Manchester United head into their next Premier League clash with Burnley still searching for their first win of the 2025/26 season after a turbulent start, including a defeat against Arsenal and a draw against Fulham in the league and a humiliating Carabao Cup exit to League Two side Grimsby Town on penalties.
The Red Devils early-season struggles have sparked renewed scrutiny over Ruben Amorim’s position, with fans and pundits questioning his ability to steady a squad that showed promise during pre-season.
Despite high-profile signings such as Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbuemo, and Matheus Cunha, United have struggled to find consistency, with defensive lapses and midfield frailties compounding their woes.
Confidence in the squad appears to be waning, while the managerial pressure on Amorim has intensified, especially given the upcoming international break.
The spotlight is firmly on Old Trafford as speculation grows about whether Ruben Amorim can turn the tide before it’s too late.
Amorim spoke candidly in the press conference ahead of the Burnley game, revealing the emotional toll of his current tenure at Manchester United, and admitting to wanting to quit now and again.
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“Sometimes I want to quit, sometimes I want to be here for 20 years.
“Sometimes I love to be with my players. Sometimes I don’t want to be with my players.
“I need to improve on that. It is going to be hard.”
The Portuguese manager also addressed the controversy surrounding his earlier comments after the Grimsby defeat, which some interpreted as a criticism of his squad.
“I know that when I speak these things, to be really honest, every time that we have a defeat like that, I will be like that.
“Sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I love my players, this is my way of doing things.
“I am going to be like that. In that moment, I was so frustrated.”
Defending his passionate approach in front of the media, Amorim added: “You have experienced people talking about the way I should perform with the media, to be more calm.
“I am not going to be like that.
“I am trying to accept that and I am going to be who I am, that’s why I have the passion I have. In that moment I was disappointed.
“We had a good pre-season and were playing better. That kind of performance, I was really disappointed with everything.
“But now, it is a new game.”
It was reported that Amorim could meet with Manchester United hierarchy during the September international break to discuss his future, with some sources claiming that the club fear he may walk away from the job if results do not improve.
This interview highlights the pressure cooker environment at Old Trafford, where early-season struggles have put even a manager with passion and experience under intense scrutiny.
