Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he has no intention of walking out on the club.
In the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s Premier League defeat by West Ham, Amorim said if he could not sort the club’s problems out heading into next season United should find someone who could.
That has been interpreted as the former Sporting boss beginning to realise he has taken on a job that might be beyond him.
However, in a Uefa briefing at Old Trafford arranged to preview the Europa League final against Tottenham on 21 May, he said that was not the case.
“I’m far from quitting,” he said.
“I have a clear idea of what to do and I understand the problems of the team.
“Since I arrived here, I’m always talking about standards. I cannot see the team having these results, especially in the Premier League, and not say anything or take the responsibility.
“What I’m saying is that we need to perform or else they [the club’s hierarchy] will change us. That is normal.”
While Amorim has guided United to a European final for only the third time since 2011, his side have been terrible in the Premier League.
They go into the penultimate round of fixtures in 16th place and are heading for their worst finish since the 1973-74 relegation campaign.
United have won four league games in 2025, three of which were against the teams who got relegated. Their only league victories since winning at Fulham on 26 January were against Ipswich and Leicester.
It could be argued a failure to beat Tottenham would at least provide more clear midweeks for Amorim to work with his squad next season.
The coach does not view it that way at all.
“I am not going to use that as an excuse,” he said. “That would be really bad.
“If we don’t win it is going to be really tough, and the patience of the fans and you guys [the media] next year is going to be on the limit.
“We would have to be perfect to continue with everything – I know that. So it’s not going to be better in that way.”
[BBC]