Manchester United Coach Ruben Amorim admits the reasons why United lost against Manchester city
Manchester United’s crushing 3-0 loss to Manchester City has shaken the football world, but what truly sent shockwaves was what came after the final whistle. Head coach Ruben Amorim, who has been under mounting scrutiny for weeks, finally addressed his critics in a way that stunned both supporters and pundits.
United fans had been relentless in blaming Amorim’s tactics, substitutions, and team selections for the club’s poor run of form. Yet instead of defending his players after the Etihad collapse, the Portuguese coach stunned everyone with a candid admission that quickly leaked from behind closed doors.
“Don’t put this on me—it wasn’t my fault,” Amorim was reported to have said. “I tried my best, but the reason we didn’t win is because of him. Everyone saw it. He’s too slow to react, and that’s what led to the first goal. In training and in matches, he’s sluggish with the ball, and it disgusts me.”
Those words, sharp and unforgiving, have already sparked heated speculation. Supporters expected Amorim to take responsibility, but instead, he pointed the finger at one of his own players. His comments suggest that one individual’s poor decision-making and lack of urgency doomed United before they ever stood a chance against Pep Guardiola’s relentless side.
The disaster unfolded just 14 minutes into the derby, when United’s defense caved in and gifted Erling Haaland an easy chance he buried without hesitation. Replays showed the ball was lost on the left side after one player hesitated too long, sparking City’s deadly counterattack. Amorim had apparently been warning for weeks that certain players were struggling to adapt to his high-speed, transitional style of play, and this moment proved him right.
For most fans, though, this was unexpected. Up until now, they had accused Amorim of being out of his depth, labeling him a “baby coach” who was no match for Guardiola’s tactical genius. His blunt remarks have completely changed the conversation. Social media is now divided—some insist Amorim is deflecting blame, while others argue he has only spoken the truth that many supporters refused to admit.
But there is another problem. By publicly calling out one of his own men, Amorim risks igniting turmoil inside the dressing room. Reports suggest senior players are furious, while younger ones are anxious about who could be next in the firing line. The board, meanwhile, faces growing pressure as critics wonder if the coach has already lost the dressing room just months into his tenure.
This latest derby defeat was more than just another bad day at the office—it underlined how far United have fallen behind their rivals. They looked outclassed in every department, and Amorim’s furious remarks now expose the cracks within the squad for the world to see. What was supposed to mark the beginning of a new era under the Portuguese coach might instead be remembered as the moment his reign began to unravel.
The pressing question now is whether Amorim will stick to his guns and double down on his criticism, or whether he’ll be forced into damage control to avoid a full-blown crisis. One thing is certain: the storm at Manchester United is no longer coming from outside forces—it’s raging from within.
