Amorim under pressure: United winless and with a negative record”
With one point from two matches; Ruben Amorim’s, team is still suffering from a negative streak that began last April.
Manchester United failed to beat Fulham either, staying 1-1 at “Craven Cottage” for the second matchday of the Premier League. With just one point from two matches, Ruben Amorim’s team is still suffering from a negative streak that began last April. According to Opta data, the “Red Devils” have collected only six points from ten games, with one win, three draws and five losses. The last victory remains that against Aston Villa, in the final of last season.
Negative records and pressure on Amorim
United's image is also reflected in another element: in 29 games on the bench, Amorim has collected just
28 points, a number that intensifies the grumbling in the stands of "Old Trafford". While all Premier League teams have collected more than six points in the same period, even relegated Leicester counted eight. Despite the summer changes, the problems remain the same: a lack of effectiveness in attack and an inability to "clean up" games.
The optimism of the Portuguese coach
Despite the heavy climate, Ruben Amorim is trying to remain optimistic. After the draw with Fulham, he told Sky Sports: "Yes, I am optimistic, we will win a lot of games! I have faith in my players and in our plan." The Portuguese admitted that the team, when they are ahead, only thinks about the result, which leads to passivity: "We have to keep the performance at a high level. We can do better, but we are trying hard." With 36 matches left, Amorim is asking for patience and support, hoping that United will find their way again.
Manos Staramopoulos
Journalist and Analyst of International Football and Affairs
Chief Editor English Zone of Discoveryfootball.com
Athens (Greece)
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