Sir Alex Ferguson has suggested it could take Manchester United another 10 or 11 years to win the league title, a prediction that new head coach Ruben Amorim has publicly challenged. Ferguson, who won 13 of United's 20 top-flight crowns, made the remark when asked when the club might secure a 21st title.
Speaking to Press Box PR, Ferguson drew comparisons with Liverpool's 30-year title drought after their 1990 triumph. Amorim responded diplomatically but expressed confidence the wait would not be that long. 'He understands football more than me, especially English football,' the Portuguese said. 'We will not take that long to win a league, though I don't know which manager will be here then.'
Amorim also criticised what he described as a sense of entitlement among some players, citing examples of young talents Harry Amass and Chido Obi posting social media content after being mentioned in press conferences. 'It is the feeling of entitlement that we have in our club,' Amorim said. 'The players sometimes forget what it means to play for Manchester United.'
The head coach addressed an incident involving Kobbie Mainoo's half-brother, who wore a 'Free Kobbie Mainoo' T-shirt at a recent match. Amorim said he would not punish Mainoo for his relative's actions, noting that the midfielder played well after coming on as a substitute against Bournemouth.
Amorim was also asked about captain Bruno Fernandes's comments suggesting the hierarchy wanted to sell him and that some teammates do not value United as he does. The head coach said Fernandes had spoken with the club beforehand and that he was not responsible for the captain's remarks.
