Ruben Amorim Admits Manchester United's Struggles: "The Feeling Is Already Ingrained"

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has acknowledged the difficulty of turning around the club’s disappointing season, admitting that the struggles at Old Trafford are deeply embedded within the squad.

Speaking ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash against Arsenal, the Portuguese tactician admitted that his team is battling both poor form and a damaged mentality, making a quick recovery challenging.

“It’s very difficult to turn things around this season because the feeling is already ingrained,” Amorim told Sky Sports News.

“It’s as if our players are marked with such deep scars that it is difficult to change things quickly, but everything can change in football.”

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The Red Devils currently sit in a shocking 15th place in the Premier League table, with just 33 points from 27 games. Given their form, missing out on European football next season seems like a real possibility—a scenario that would have been unthinkable for a club of United’s stature just a few years ago.

Despite winning the Portuguese league with Sporting CP last season, Amorim has struggled to impose his philosophy at United, having taken over from Erik ten Hag last year. Injuries, tactical inconsistencies, and a lack of confidence among the players have all contributed to the club’s worst league campaign in decades.

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While Amorim’s honest admission about United’s struggles is refreshing, it also raises questions: Can he handle a club as big as Manchester United?

Turning things around requires more than just acknowledging problems—it requires solutions. Amorim must inspire confidence, enforce tactical discipline, and find a way to get the best out of underperforming stars like Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Højlund.

With United set to face title-chasing Arsenal, this match is more than just about points—it’s about proving that there’s still fight left in this team. A loss could all but confirm a disastrous season, while a win might just be the spark needed to restore belief at Old Trafford.