Since moving to Man United, Ruben Amorim has been a very honest person. Not only to his colleagues, players and staff, the Portuguese strategist also showed that to reporters, the media and the "Red Devils" fans.
A few of Amorim's statements may be proof of his honesty, since arriving at Old Trafford in November 2024.
"I can't help the players at the moment."
" David Moyes is doing better than me, it's as simple as that."
"I'm not an idea trader, I don't have any ideas to sell."
"I thought that the team had a more losing coach than their predecessor."
"We are the worst version of Manchester United in history."
"This club needs a big shock to wake up."
"Man United are clearly facing relegation, so everyone has to fight together."
Ruben Amorim has always been like that. Some of the players below who have played under this coach recounted that they found Amorim's frankness and honesty, clear communication, without any implied implied cues.
Being honest and honest is a good virtue, but you should use it tactfully in some situations to avoid receiving unnecessary negative impacts. Amorim's negative comments about the team and the players in the media, while those words are undeniable, do Amorim predict what the consequences will be in the dressing room?
The statement "worst version of Man United in history" is correct when looking at the current ranking of the team after round 27 in the Premier League era (standing in the bottom half of the rankings). However, it has touched the self-esteem of many people, from fans to former players. They explained that it was so bad, Amorim was at fault, why would he say that about the team?
A few days later, Amorim had to apologize for this statement. The Portuguese strategist shared that he said that partly because he was more concerned about himself, not others within the club.
Amorim dares to speak the big truth, but does he ever think that there are still people in the team who are trying very hard and they "do not deserve" to hear these stories? People like Bruno Fernandes always try their best, but what if the results are not good and they have to listen to words like "worst version"?
Man United are going through a series of bad days in a row and if Amorim still maintains his honest style... in addition, how much pressure will those around him face? Amorim has said he is very afraid of the British media, but with such statements, he himself is putting himself in a position to be the focus of the scattered media.
Everything is recognized through results, so is football. Amorim may be "crazy" like Mourinho, treated unfairly like Ten Hag, but until these people had the title, everything negative before was considered meaningless. As for Amorim, if they are honest but the team is at risk of relegation, what does that honesty mean?
No one blames Amorim if he can lie a little in the media, as long as it does not cause consequences. The last time Garnacho put him in the tunnel, Amorim did very well. Whether the Argentine striker will pay for dinner for the whole team or not cannot be verified, but if that is not true, it is as good as a time to calm the media to prevent scandals within the team from breaking out.
