Mourinho voices opinion on Amorim's future at United following disappointing season, drawing comparisons between Amorim's challenges and his own experiences at Porto.
Manchester United's Portugeuse manager Ruben Amorim faces mounting pressure following a dismal 2024-25 season, but former United boss Jose Mourinho has backed the decision to support him. The Red Devils finished an unprecedented 15th place in the Premier League and lost the Europa League final to Tottenham, marking a prolonged slump in form that saw them collect 20 defeats across all competitions, their worst performance since 1973-74.
However, despite these setbacks, Manchester United appear to be giving Amorim time to turn things around. Mourinho, currently in charge of Turkish club Fenerbahce, shared his thoughts on the matter with Sky Sports, saying, "I've read some quotes from him [Amorim] saying that he is happy that he came and had already these six months."
He continued, "When I went to Porto the same happened to me. I went in January [2002], I had a difficult six months. We were struggling even to qualify for UEFA Cup, then it happened, what happened." Mourinho's comments suggest a measure of understanding and empathy for Amorim, who addressed the club's fans following the final league game of the season.
Amorim took to the pitch at Old Trafford to apologize for the team's poor performance and disappointing 15th-place finish, their lowest ever in the Premier League. He also expressed gratitude for the fans' support throughout the difficult season, before urging everyone to move forward. "If there is one club in the world that can overcome any situation, any disaster it is our club, Manchester United," Amorim told the supporters.
Pressure will be on Amorim when the new season kicks off, but he has shown no signs of worrying about the constant scrutiny. As the club prepares for a fresh start, Mourinho's words of support may offer some much-needed encouragement to Amorim as he looks to lead Manchester United back to their former glory.
- Even amidst Manchester United's dismal 2024-25 season, the club seems to be giving manager Ruben Amorim time to improve, as shown by their decision to continue supporting him.
- Amorim's statements to Sky Sports, expressing satisfaction with his first six months at the club, echo the sentiments of former United boss Jose Mourinho, who faced similar challenges during his early days at Porto.
- In light of European football news and the upcoming Premier League season, the pressure will be on Amorim to lead Manchester United back to their former glory, with words of encouragement from Mourinho playing a role in promoting a more optimistic outlook.
