Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, has come under the spotlight after reportedly damaging a TV in the club’s dressing room following the team’s 3-1 defeat to Brighton. The incident, which took place on Sunday, is said to have stemmed from an outburst of frustration from the Portuguese manager, who is clearly reeling from a tough season with the club.
According to reports from The Athletic, Amorim, typically known for his composed approach to post-match analysis, surprised both players and staff with his emotional response. The TV, which is usually used to display tactical strategies before matches, was left damaged in the wake of his furious reaction.
Amorim, who had previously opted for a more reserved method of addressing his players, had been visibly shaken in his post-match press conference, where he branded his team as “the worst Manchester United team in history.”
His comments came after a disappointing start to his tenure, with United languishing in 13th place in the Premier League, closer to the relegation zone than to the top four.
“I know you want headlines, but I’m saying that because we have to acknowledge it and change that. So, there you go, your headline,” said Amorim. “We need to survive this moment, and I know that.”
This latest defeat, which saw United struggle to break down Brighton’s defense at Old Trafford, marked the club’s worst home league form in 131 years. Amorim was particularly critical of his team’s inability to maintain tactical discipline in the latter stages of the game, which has become a recurring issue under his leadership.
“I knew it was going to be hard to implement a completely new style of play, but when you don’t win three games in a row, it becomes really difficult,” he explained. “We are going to suffer, but I will continue to do the same because this is the only way forward.”
The loss to Brighton means United have now dropped to 13th in the table, trailing the top four by 12 points. With Amorim’s tenure still in its early stages, his outburst and frustration reflect the growing pressures facing both him and the team as they struggle to turn their season around.
Despite the damaging result, the manager emphasized his commitment to instilling a new tactical approach, even if it means enduring more difficult times. “We can lose, but we must maintain our positions. I want to help my players, but we need to understand that we are breaking all the bad records. It’s a proud thing we need to change,” Amorim concluded.
The defeat and the subsequent fallout highlight the ongoing challenges at Manchester United, with Amorim’s future and his methods now under intense scrutiny.