Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim admits to making mistake over 'worst-ever' team in club's history comment

22 January 2025, 14:13 | Updated: 22 January 2025, 16:40

Ruben Amorim has moved to clarify his comments in the aftermath of Manchester United's 3-1 defeat by Brighton in which he described his side as 'maybe, the worst-ever' in the club's history.

Amorim's comments came after watching them to slump to a sixth home league defeat in 12 this season, and his focus was squarely on the collective rather than individuals.

A defeat that leaves United 13th in the Premier League table has United fans wondering how much longer it might take for them to see the benefits of the system Amorim is trying to install, with United's players still looking deeply uncertain in several areas.

Amorim said before the game against Liverpool at the start of the month that his players were playing with fear. The 2-2 draw at Anfield and the penalty shootout win over Arsenal in the FA Cup that followed should have boosted confidence.

Instead, Amorim said his players were still "really nervous" as Brighton secured a third straight victory in as many seasons at Old Trafford, days after an unconvincing home win over Southampton.

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