Premier League: Amorim Admits Manchester United Must Change or Face Consequences

Ruben Amorim has delivered a stark warning about Manchester United's future, admitting he should "give space to different people" if the club's alarming decline continues into next season. The manager's sobering assessment came after a dismal 2-0 home defeat to West Ham—a side previously winless in eight matches—extended United's winless league run to seven games, matching their worst-ever Premier League streak.

A Club Losing Its Fear Factor

Amorim pinpointed a disturbing cultural shift at Old Trafford: "We are losing the feeling that we are a massive club... If we are not scared of losing as Manchester United, that is the most dangerous thing for a big club." His comments reflect growing concerns that the club's standards have eroded, with United now hovering just four points above the relegation zone in 16th—their lowest position at this stage since the 1989/90 season.

Historic Lows and Hard Truths

• 39 points from 35 games—on track for their worst tally since the 1930/31 relegation campaign
• Just 2 league wins since January (both against relegated sides: Ipswich and Leicester)
• 7-game winless run equals their longest in Premier League history

Amorim, visibly frustrated, stressed that the upcoming Europa League final against Tottenham cannot mask deeper issues: "Everybody is thinking about the final, but we have bigger problems. The culture of the club and team must change—this is a decisive moment in United's history."

Summer Reckoning Ahead

The Portuguese coach acknowledged the need for "major surgery"—echoing Ralf Rangnick's 2021 warnings about the squad's structural flaws. "We must be brave this summer," he insisted, hinting at a sweeping rebuild. However, Amorim made it clear that failure to reverse this trajectory would cost him his job: "If this feeling remains next season, different people should take over."

With the Europa League final offering a potential lifeline for Champions League qualification, Amorim faces a defining fortnight. But as the league campaign collapses into humiliation, his remarks suggest even European glory might not save him without radical change. The rot runs deep—and the clock is ticking.