Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has admitted that Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s scathing assessment of the squad was spot on, agreeing that both he and the players have been below par this season. And let’s be real he’s not wrong.
Ratcliffe, United’s co-owner, didn’t hold back earlier this week, calling out the team for being overpaid and simply not good enough.
He even name-dropped big-money players like Casemiro, Rasmus Hojlund, Andre Onana, Antony, and Jadon Sancho, questioning whether they’re really delivering what’s expected at a club of United’s stature.
When asked about Ratcliffe’s comments, Amorim didn’t flinch. Instead, he accepted the reality. “If we are being honest, everybody, me and the players, are underperforming,” he said. “Casemiro has won everything, we know these players can play better. The focus is to change his mind and everybody’s.”
But here’s the thing this isn’t just about some billionaire throwing shots at his own squad. This is a wake-up call, and Amorim knows it.
With a massive Europa League second-leg clash against Real Sociedad coming up, there’s no better time for the team to prove they have the fight to turn things around.
Time to Respond on the Pitch
Amorim is urging his players to respond where it really matters on the pitch. “If you’re a top player, or even me, people say you’re not good enough. You can change that with results,” he said.
That’s the mentality United fans want to hear. No excuses. No hiding. Just put in the performances that prove everyone wrong.
And while United fans will love Amorim’s honesty, they’ll also be pleased with his strong relationship with Ratcliffe.
The boss confirmed that their communication is clear and direct, adding: “I always felt the support of the board, especially Sir Jim.”
Ratcliffe has already backed Amorim to be in charge for the long haul, and Amorim isn’t surprised. “I already knew that,” he said, revealing that the board has reassured him privately multiple times.
“After matches, they went to the dressing room to say it, but to say it publicly is really good for the coach.”
Mount Still Out, Maguire Eyes Return
In some team news, Mason Mount is finally back in training after missing an agonizing 19 games, but Amorim confirmed he won’t be available for Real Sociedad.
Leny Yoro is also out, while Harry Maguire won’t feature on Thursday but could return for Sunday’s game against Leicester. The good news? Manuel Ugarte is back in the squad, adding some much-needed steel to the midfield.
Final Thoughts:
This is it. No more talk. No more theories. Just results. The Real Sociedad game is the perfect moment for United to show they’re still a force to be reckoned with.
Amorim has laid down the challenge. Now it’s up to the players to rise to the occasion. If they don’t, well… Ratcliffe’s words will only get louder.
