Manchester United boss Rúben Amorim has delivered one of his most candid assessments yet of his team’s problems, admitting that the issues plaguing his side go far beyond tactics or talent.
Speaking after another frustrating performance, Amorim highlighted what he believes is the real battle at Old Trafford: psychology.
“Sometimes, we collapse when things go wrong,” Amorim confessed. “It doesn’t matter the experience of some players who have been here for years—the past is always present, and we must learn to live in the future.”
The coach’s words point to a deeper struggle within United’s dressing room. Despite the arrivals of high-profile signings and adjustments in tactical systems, the team continues to falter in moments of adversity. For Amorim, the pattern is clear: too many players shrink when setbacks arrive, unable to recover quickly or show resilience in the face of pressure.
It is a problem that has haunted the club since the post-Ferguson era—a psychological fragility that undermines progress every time United seem to be heading in the right direction.
Amorim’s honesty will resonate with fans who have long sensed the same. Until the mentality shifts, until United can handle setbacks with the steel and defiance of old, no tactical tweak or new superstar will truly transform the team.
For now, Amorim’s biggest task may not just be coaching a system, but rebuilding the collective mindset of a squad still shadowed by its own insecurities.
