Key Takeaways:
- Ruben Amorim acknowledged on Thursday that recent results, including the Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby, have left him feeling deeply frustrated at Manchester United
- Kobbie Mainoo has expressed his desire to depart on loan before the transfer deadline, though Amorim insisted the 20-year-old midfielder will remain at Old Trafford
- Amorim confirmed he remains focused on Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Burnley despite ongoing speculation regarding his future
Managerial Reactions and Emotional Rollercoaster
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has conceded he is struggling with a wave of conflicting emotions in the wake of United’s shocking Carabao Cup elimination by League Two side Grimsby. During today’s pre-match press conference prior to the home Premier League clash against Burnley, Amorim discussed his openness to criticising players and the toll of recent setbacks.
Amorim stated: ‘Guys, to be really honest with you guys, every time that we have or have in the future one defeat like that, I’m going to be like that. I’m going to say that sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I love my players, sometimes I want to defend my players. I think this is my way of doing things and I’m going to be like that.
🚨 Rúben Amorim: “Sometimes I want to quit, sometimes I want to be here 20 years. I need to improve on that”.
“Every time we have one defeat like that, I am going to be like that. Sometimes I am going to say I hate my players, sometimes I am going to say I love my players”. pic.twitter.com/OIP2phOQS8
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‘And I felt that in that moment I was so frustrated and annoyed. And I know, again, that you have a lot of experienced people talking about the way I should perform with the media, to be more constant, to be more calm. I’m not going to be like that.’
‘That kind of performance against Grimsby was unacceptable.’
Amorim further admitted: ‘Sometimes I want to quit. Sometimes I want to be here for 20 years.’ He added that he is aiming to improve his emotional management but that it will be challenging, reiterating his focus on the impending Burnley encounter.
Mainoo’s Situation: Loan Request Met with Firm Response
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who was omitted from United’s line-up for the opening two matches of the Premier League campaign, has requested a loan move prior to the close of the transfer window. Nevertheless, Amorim has ruled out any departure, emphasising the player’s ongoing value to the squad.
Addressing Mainoo’s future, Amorim declared: ‘Until it is official, I cannot say much. I want Kobbie to stay. He needs to fight for his place. We need Kobbie.’
‘I understand that the players who aren’t playing in this moment are disappointed. You have to fight during the week.’
