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Rúben Amorim has criticised the mindset within his Manchester United squad, warning that the team is losing its identity as one of football’s elite clubs after a 2-0 home defeat to West Ham on Sunday.
Just days after securing a spot in the Europa League final, United fell flat against a struggling Hammers side who earned their first league victory at Old Trafford since 2007. Goals from Tomáš Souček and Jarrod Bowen handed West Ham the win, condemning United to their 17th Premier League loss of the season—nine of which have come at home.
The underwhelming performance left Amorim visibly frustrated. Since replacing Erik ten Hag in November, the 40-year-old Portuguese manager has frequently voiced concerns over his side’s lack of intensity and drive.
“My biggest worry is the growing sense that it’s acceptable to lose because our league position won’t change much,” Amorim said after the match. “That mindset is dangerous. We’re Manchester United, and it should feel like a disaster to lose a home match. That sense of urgency is missing, and it’s alarming.”
Amorim, who joined United from Sporting Lisbon, said this mentality was the most concerning issue at a club that hasn’t lifted the Premier League trophy since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
Asked about United’s dismal standing—16th in the table with just two games left—Amorim didn’t hold back.
“How should a Manchester United manager feel in this situation? Embarrassed. It’s difficult to come to terms with,” he admitted.
Despite reaching the Europa League final against fellow underachievers Tottenham in Bilbao on May 31, Amorim insisted the domestic form was a bigger issue.
“Everyone’s talking about the final, but right now it’s not our focus. There are deeper problems that need addressing. Major changes must be made this summer,” he warned.
Since taking over, Amorim has led United to only six league wins, and the team is now without a victory in their last seven Premier League matches. As pressure mounts, Amorim admitted his own role was under scrutiny.
“I’m not pointing fingers at players. I’m reflecting on myself and the club’s culture. Things must change. We need to be bold this summer. If we start next season in the same manner or with the same attitude, then perhaps it’s time to step aside and let others take over.”
For West Ham, the win was a welcome relief after a winless run stretching over eight games. Manager Graham Potter praised his side’s resilience.
“It’s a great result, especially given what we’ve been through lately,” said Potter. “It’s been a rough patch—results haven’t gone our way, and in the Premier League, that means you suffer. But we stayed strong and got our reward today.”
