Ruben Amorim struggles to turn Manchester United’s season around as defeats pile up, leaving the club in crisis and his future uncertain.

Manchester United’s season continues to spiral downward, and manager Ruben Amorim is feeling the heat. Following yet another defeat—a 1-0 loss to Tottenham on Sunday—United finds itself in a shocking 15th place in the Premier League table.

With nine losses since Amorim took charge in November, pressure is mounting on the Portuguese coach, but he insists his concern isn’t about himself.

“I am not worried about me,” Amorim said after the latest setback. “I’m worried about the club, the team, the players. I hate to lose. That feeling is the worst.”

The result at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, sealed by a goal from James Maddison, deepened the crisis at United.

The club has now lost 12 of its 25 league matches this season, a statistic that eerily echoes the 1973-74 campaign—the last time United suffered such a dreadful start.

That season ended in relegation, a fate unthinkable for a club of United’s stature but alarmingly close to reality given the team’s current form.

Amorim’s appointment in November was seen as a bold move. The 39-year-old had built a strong reputation in Portugal, leading Sporting Lisbon to two league titles and earning praise for his tactical approach. However, the transition to English football has been far from smooth.

Inheriting a squad already struggling for consistency, he has yet to impose his philosophy effectively. The defensive frailties, lack of attacking cohesion, and poor morale have persisted despite his efforts.

The weight of history looms large. Manchester United, a club synonymous with success, has been in steady decline since the retirement of legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013.

A succession of managers—David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, José Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, and Erik ten Hag—have all failed to restore the club to its former glory.

Each new appointment has brought hope, but each has ultimately fallen short. Now, Amorim finds himself in a similarly precarious position.

His candid admission that “my job is so hard” reflects the magnitude of the challenge. The problems at United go beyond just tactics and team selection.

A lack of leadership on the pitch, years of questionable recruitment, and instability behind the scenes have all contributed to the club’s downward trajectory.

Amorim remains defiant, vowing to press on despite the mounting pressure. “I have a lot of problems, but I am here to continue my job. I will try to win again,” he said.

But how long will he be given? United’s recent history suggests patience is wearing thin, and with fans growing restless, the club’s hierarchy may soon be forced to make a decision about his future.

The upcoming fixtures will be critical. If results don’t improve, Amorim could become the latest in a long line of managers unable to halt Manchester United’s decline.

For now, he insists he just wants to win games—but time is running out, and the club’s crisis is deepening.

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