Andre Onana’s blunder against Brighton has drawn criticism from Ruben Amorim, who has urged the Manchester United goalkeeper to “maintain focus.”
The Red Devils dropped to 13th place in the Premier League after an ugly 3-1 loss to the Seagulls at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The outcome has infuriated Amorim, who has called his struggling team “the worst team maybe in Manchester United’s history.”
Inexplicably putting a meek cross into Georginio Rutter’s path, Onana made a terrible goalkeeping blunder that led to Brighton’s third goal. United head coach Amorim was questioned about the situation after the game.
Amorim remarked, “It’s like the team (Onana’s error) – ups and downs.” Sometimes it’s incredibly high, and other times it’s really low.
To try to win games, we must stay focused throughout each one. There is no other way for us to change the situation.
An irate Amorim went on to say, “In 10 Premier League games, we won two,” in reference to United’s 3-1 setback.
“Consider what this means to a Manchester United supporter.” Just picture what this means to me. As a result, our new coach is losing more than the previous one. I am fully aware of that.
As I have stated, I will not alter under any circumstances. We must live through this moment, but I am confident that we can succeed. Since I am aware that we must now survive, I am not naïve.
“We may be the worst team in Manchester United’s history.” I am aware of your need for headlines, but I am stating this because we need to recognize and address it. Your headlines are ready.
Due to Sunday’s outcome, United has already lost six of their Premier League home games this season, which is remarkably the most of their first 12 home games of a league season since 1893–94.
However, despite worries over his 3-4-3 configuration, Amorim reiterated in an interview with Sky Sports that he has no plans to alter his style of play.
“I will not alter my perspective on the game,” Amorim declared. I’m rather explicit about that. I apologize, but the fans will suffer along with the players. I have one way of doing things, I know it’s going to [bring] results. But we have to suffer in these moments.’