New Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has laid down a fierce challenge to his squad, demanding an immediate return to the aggressive, high-octane football that once defined the club. The Portuguese coach, facing a crucial period, insists his players must rediscover their core identity to turn their stuttering season around.
Following a demanding 2-0 victory over Brentford, Amorim pointed to the performance as a blueprint for the future. He praised his team's improved defensive structure and relentless pressing, but stressed that this level of intensity must become the non-negotiable standard at Old Trafford.
The Non-Negotiable United DNA
"We need to get back to that urgency," Amorim declared, outlining his vision for the Red Devils. "The first thing we need to build is our mentality. We must be a team that is horrible to play against—aggressive, intense, and always on the front foot. That is the foundation. The quality we have will then make the difference."
His comments signal a clear shift in philosophy, focusing first on grit and determination before the technical flourishes that have often been missing this campaign.
Building from the Back
A key positive from the Brentford clash was a rare clean sheet, a solid platform Amorim is desperate to build upon. "The team was very solid. We didn't give away many chances, which is a big step," he noted, highlighting the organised defensive display as a critical building block for future success.
However, the former Sporting CP boss was quick to temper expectations, acknowledging the long road ahead. "This is just the start. One game does not change a season. But it shows the players what is possible when we play with that togetherness and fight. We have to bring this every single day, in every training session and in every match."
The message from Carrington is clear: the restoration of Manchester United begins not with individual brilliance, but with a collective restoration of pride, passion, and that famous, fearsome urgency.
