Amorim makes STRANGE U-turn following Grimsby outburst, says that he sometimes ‘hates’ United players and some days ‘wants to quit’.
Ruben Amorim acknowledges that his temperament causes him to “hate” his players and want to resign on some days, while on other days he loves his team and says he would like to lead Manchester United for 20 years. Rasmus Højlund and Antony, two of his forwards, were on the verge of leaving Old Trafford on Friday.
At the conclusion of a week in which his remarks following his team’s Carabao Cup loss to Grimsby caused doubt about his future, Amorim provided the astounding glimpse into his nature. Although he was unable to guarantee his future, he stated on Friday that he planned to stay at United beyond the international break.
Amorim’s statement at the pre-Burnley presser
Amorim stated that “something has to change” and that “my players spoke really loud about what they want” following the Grimsby game. As he got ready for Saturday’s home match against Burnley, he was asked about those comments and said he had no regrets.
“Every time that we have in the future one defeat like that, I’m going to be like that,” he said. “I’m going to say that sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I love my players, sometimes I want to defend my players.
“This is my way of doing things and I’m going to be like that. In that moment I was so frustrated and annoyed. And I know you have a lot of experienced people talking about the way I should perform with the media, to be more constant, to be more calm. I’m not going to be like that.”
“I feel the players are always thinking about the past,” he said. “They think there is something in the water here or in the food. It’s in our minds. We just need to think about the next game. We dropped a level [against Grimsby]. Now we have to respond in the next game.”
What about the way ahead?
United will play Manchester City on September 14 to start the season after playing Burnley. After the break, Amorim was asked if he could affirm that he would be in control.
“I don’t know what is going to happen,” he said. “That is my idea. But again, I am not going to promise you anything – what is going to be the future. But I’m the manager of Manchester United and I think that is not going to change.”
Amorim understood how his post-Grimsby reaction had caused uncertainty regarding whether he would resign. “If you have this kind of behaviour, you have to understand that you have things that are good [from] that type of behaviour, that you have the other side of the coin,” he said. “So I understand that.
“And again, sometimes I want to quit, sometimes I want to be here for 20 years. Sometimes I love to be with my players, sometimes I don’t want to be with them. So, again, I need to improve on that. It’s going to be hard.”
“I just need 10 minutes with myself. I don’t need anyone.” After likening his extreme feelings for his players to those he has for his children, saying “sometimes I hate my kids”, he suggested improved results would make him less likely to “suffer”. “We just need to win some games and then things will be easier to do.”