Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has admitted that his team’s struggles on the pitch have contributed to the recent wave of job losses at Old Trafford.
Following the club’s financial difficulties, co-owner Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos group faced backlash for cutting nearly a quarter of United’s workforce over the summer. With further layoffs expected, the club is aiming to reduce losses that have accumulated to £300 million over the past three years. Additionally, ticket prices have been increased to help stabilize finances.
Amorim, whose squad currently sits 14th in the Premier League standings, believes the first team must take responsibility for their role in the club’s challenges.
“It’s crucial for us—players and coaching staff alike—to recognize the impact we have,” Amorim stated. “People are losing their jobs, and we can’t turn a blind eye to that reality.”
He emphasized that the team’s underperformance has had a direct financial impact.
“The biggest issue is the football team itself. We are the ones spending the money, yet we’re not winning. Without Champions League qualification, revenue streams are affected, and unfortunately, that has consequences,” Amorim explained. “It creates an unsettling atmosphere, and we must acknowledge our responsibility in this situation.”
The Portuguese manager reinforced that the squad must be accountable for the club’s struggles.
“We accept that the first team bears a lot of the responsibility,” he added.
Manchester United will look to improve their fortunes on Sunday when they face Tottenham, who currently sit one spot below them in 15th place in the Premier League table.
