Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, has issued a sobering message about the tough road ahead for the club, highlighting the challenges they face in regaining their position at the pinnacle of English football.
The 39-year-old Amorim couldn’t prevent Manchester United from suffering a 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Saturday, December 8. This unexpected loss not only dashed the club’s hopes of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League but also marked a significant milestone for Amorim—it was his first back-to-back defeat since August 2022, during his time with Sporting CP.
The result leaves Manchester United struggling in 13th place in the Premier League, with just 19 points from 15 matches. This marks their worst performance at this stage of the season since the 1986-1987 campaign.
Amorim acknowledged the daunting challenge ahead in his post-match comments, saying, “We knew it would be tough. It’s going to be a long journey, but we want to win because this is a massive club. You can feel it; when you lose one game, it’s tough for everyone.