LISTEN NOW: The time has come! With a new squad and fresh faces, the optimism that once reigned at Old Trafford appears to have dissipated.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has candidly revealed his side are heading into their most daunting clash of the season against Liverpool feeling ‘nervous and scared’.
After suffering five defeats in their last six outings, with the club mired in the bottom half of the Premier League, Amorim has been working to boost the team’s morale.
With league leaders Liverpool enjoying high confidence, some pessimistic United supporters are understandably anxious about reliving the painful 7-0 defeat they suffered at Anfield two seasons ago.
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Reflecting on his team’s problems, Amorim said: ‘Players feel anxious and sometimes scared when they are on the pitch.’ He stressed the importance of leadership: ‘We must confront this situation head on. Key players have to stand up and lead others, and I take a lot of the responsibility for improving our performances.’
He acknowledged that players put in effort, but added: ‘Sometimes their anxiety and fear prevent them from showing their true abilities, especially in difficult times.’
Amorim noted: ‘Over the last two days, we focused only on the fundamentals, focusing on our style of play and executing our game plan.’
‘The fans are understandably tired of our current situation, so it’s strange to hear them chanting my name. I am dedicated to helping the club through this difficult time, and although it may be difficult to understand now, we will turn the tide.’
Fortunately, Amorim are getting back key players like Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte, who were both absent in the recent 2-0 defeat to Newcastle due to suspension, although Marcus Rashford is forced to stay out indefinitely due to injury. disease.
With a slight smile, the United manager commented on the uproar his short tenure at Old Trafford had on him, saying: ‘You can see the difference in my appearance; just compare my arrival to now!’
‘There is definitely a lot of pressure, but the best remedy is to train hard with the players. Plus, my family just joined me on the 27th, which was a wonderful boost.’
