Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United players and fans that they will continue to suffer until the end of the season.
United's 3-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion it was their sixth home win in the Premier League this season and fourth under Amorim.
The Portuguese manager pulled no punches in his post-match media duties, suggesting United's current squad. it could be the worst in the club's 147-year history. And he warned that there could be more pain for all concerned, reaffirming that he will not change his beliefs and methods in order to turn things around.
“That's clear to me. With me, it's clear that I'm not going to change the way I see the game,” Amorim said, when asked if it was time to do things differently. “I am very clear about that. The players will suffer and the fans will suffer. I am very sorry, I have a way of doing things.
“We have to survive this moment and it is very clear to everyone what we will do. I have explained this situation. I will play the way I play because that was the idea. I was very clear about everything, with the fans. , board and all.
“They knew what to expect with me. But that's not the important thing, it's not acceptable to lose so many games. In five games at home, to lose four and win one, it's really difficult for any club. Imagine in Manchester United – so we have to improve.”
Amorim's honesty led him to admit that United “need to be a different team” if they are to make any progress, with the former Sporting CP boss admitting that things were too easy for a Brighton side now down to just four points away from the team. Premier League's first four.
“You have to understand the moment, but also understand that it's not about losing so many games in the Premier League, regardless of the situation. Regardless of the moment. It shouldn't happen,” Amorim said.
“They were comfortable and we tried not very good football. You can see this game and you don't remember anything. We can't close the game like that, with everyone out of position. So we have to close the game in another way. No. Regardless of the result, we have to be a different team.”