Ruben Amorim has acknowledged the pressure on his Manchester United role, revealing that he chose not to pursue more attacking options during the January transfer window, despite the team’s struggles.
United signed Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven to strengthen defense and wing-back positions, but their offensive woes have continued. After consecutive victories against Rangers, FCSB, and Fulham, a crushing home loss to Crystal Palace has dampened hopes for a strong recovery.
Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag in November, has overseen seven losses in 13 matches, but insists there’s no immediate threat to his job. The former Sporting Lisbon manager said that he, his staff, and the squad are all aware that their futures depend on upcoming results.
“I’ve always understood that this is a results-driven sport,” Amorim stated ahead of United’s FA Cup clash with Leicester City. “When I made the decision to come here, I knew the risks, especially without new signings in January. But I have a clear vision, and I believe this risk will pay off.”
While United has struggled to find a consistent goal scorer, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failing to find the net in 2025, Amorim insists he was always determined to approach the transfer window cautiously.
The club looked at Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich, but was unable to finalize a deal, as the player joined Tottenham on loan.
Despite the risk of not adding attacking reinforcements, Amorim confirmed it was his decision not to strengthen further in January. “We have a specific vision for the team, and I prefer to work with certain types of players,” Amorim said, emphasizing the importance of training and development. “I believe that in the long term, this approach will help us improve.”