Ruben Amorim insists he is not concerned about his future at Manchester United despite their latest defeat to Tottenham extending a miserable Premier League campaign.
A first-half strike from James Maddison was enough to seal a 1-0 victory for Spurs on Sunday, lifting them to 12th in the table while keeping United stranded in 15th.
The Red Devils have now lost 12 of their 25 league games this season, a shocking record that has intensified scrutiny on Amorim just months after his arrival from Sporting CP in November.
Though a managerial change before the end of the season seems unlikely, United’s dismal form means questions about Amorim’s job security are unavoidable. However, the Portuguese coach remains focused on the task at hand.
“I am not worried,” Amorim told BBC Sport after the defeat. “I understand our fans and the media’s perspective, but I hate to lose more than anything—that is the worst feeling.
“The rest doesn’t concern me. I’m here to help my players. I know my role, I believe in my work, and my only focus is on winning games. The league table is my real concern, not my position.”
Despite another underwhelming performance, United did create a handful of opportunities, with Alejandro Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee missing key chances. But a lack of cutting edge proved costly once again.
“That was the difference today they scored, and we didn’t,” Amorim admitted. “We had opportunities, we created moments in transition, but at the end of the day, they took their chance, and we didn’t.
“We want to recover players ahead of the next game. I think we can get some back, and we have to stay united, finish this season as strongly as possible, and rebuild from there.”
Before the match, Amorim acknowledged that the constant struggle for form has taken its toll not just on him but across the entire club.
“It’s an emotional rollercoaster,” he told Sky Sports. “Every day is a battle, with everything the media, the pressure—on top of a relentless fixture schedule.
“At a club like this, if you’re not stringing together wins, you’re always fighting, and that can be exhausting. Not just for me, but for everyone at the club, including the players.
“We need to keep pushing and focus on the little things. For me, the little thing right now is the next game.”
United will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to face an in-form Everton side on Saturday, a fixture that could prove crucial in their fight to salvage something from the season.