Ruben Amorim expressed frustration despite his team delivering one of their best performances under his leadership during the 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield. Manchester United managed to hold the Premier League leaders in a game that contrasted sharply with their recent poor form, which had left them in the bottom half of the table. The result keeps United in 13th place, seven points clear of the relegation zone.
Amorim criticized his players for their inconsistency, emphasizing that such performances should be a regular occurrence. United entered the match on the back of four consecutive losses across all competitions, and Amorim admitted that relegation was a genuine concern prior to the game.
“The expectations were very different from what we saw today,” Amorim said. “That makes me even angrier when I think about the other games. It’s not about the system or technique; it’s something else. It’s difficult for me as a coach to understand.”
Amorim acknowledged the team earned their point but urged them to feel more disappointed. “I’m happy with the performance, not with the result,” he said. “But I’m really, really mad about the other games. Today, we should feel more disappointed than we did after the loss to Newcastle.”
When asked if he addressed his frustration with the players after the match, Amorim explained he needed time to compose himself. “I didn’t speak to them because I need to calm down and choose my words carefully. We are in a tough moment, but it’s hard not to get mad.”
Amorim stressed the importance of consistency and determination to improve their league position. “We need to fight to get out of this situation,” he said. “If we played like this against Liverpool every week, we’d be fine. But we must show the same intensity against every opponent. We’ve already proven we can do it. The key moving forward is maintaining that competitive spirit.”
Amorim also urged his players to stay focused and not let one strong performance lead to complacency. “The players wanted it today,” he said. “The challenge now is to ensure they don’t relax tomorrow, forget this effort, and slip back into old habits.”
