Amorim's Frustration After Manchester United's Everton Collapse
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim delivered a brutally honest assessment of his team's performance following their disappointing defeat to Everton on Monday night. The boss expressed deep frustration and disappointment, unequivocally stating that his side deserved to lose the match because they simply didn't play well enough.
Taking Responsibility and Analysing the Performance
Amorim held his hands up in his post-match press conference, taking personal blame for the result. He admitted it was his fault and that he needs to be better at explaining to the players how to handle every game situation. However, he was clear that the failure was a collective one, stemming from a lack of the right intensity from the start.
The manager believed Everton were the better side even before Idrissa Gana Gueye's controversial red card for violent conduct against a teammate. Amorim surprisingly disagreed with the sending-off, interpreting the internal fighting within the Everton camp as a sign of desire rather than ill-discipline.
Missed Opportunity and Contrast with Neville's View
A significant point of contention was United's inability to capitalise on their one-man advantage. Amorim stressed that the team didn't understand the moments of the game and emphasised that with an extra player, they needed to win this game no matter what.
This refusal to single out individuals put him in direct contrast with pundit Gary Neville, who had specifically criticised Luke Shaw's performance during the match. While acknowledging that injuries to key attackers like Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko limited his options against a stubborn low block, Amorim firmly dismissed this as just an excuse.
His biggest concern, he revealed, is the returning of this feeling from last season – a fear that the team is regressing. He reiterated his long-standing view that the squad is not even near the level required to challenge for the top positions and needs to be perfect to win games, making immediate improvement essential.
