With his team one win from a European trophy and a place in the UEFA Champions League, Ruben Amorim cut a frustrated figure after Manchester United lost 2-0 at home to West Ham United, seemingly suggesting he may have to leave the club if he cannot turn around their poor performances in the Premier League.
The defeat by West Ham was United’s 17th in the league this season, extending a winless run of seven matches in the competition, and with their only victories since late January coming against relegated Leicester City and Ipswich Town. It has left them 16th in the table with only 39 points.
When he was asked what he thought when he looked at the Premier League table, Amorim said: “How is a manager of Manchester United supposed to feel in that position? Embarrassed.”
He added: “So it’s a big problem that we have here at the club. It’s a decisive moment in the history of the club. We need to address that.
“It’s a big problem because it’s mentally. We are not scared of losing a game as Manchester United. We don’t have that fear any more and that is the most dangerous thing that a big club can have.
“It’s not the players’ fault. It’s my fault, I’m responsible. If we cannot change that really fast we should give our place to different people.
