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Ruben Amorim responds to Wayne Rooney’s criticism to explain why his system is not Manchester United’s issue
Ruben Amorim is adamant his system is not to blame for Manchester United’s poor results. The Red Devils suffered their 17th defeat in 33 Premier League matches under the Portuguese manager last weekend. GettyAmorim has defended his system, but admits criticism from United legends is ‘normal’[/caption] Their 3-1 loss at Brentford leaves United 14th in the table with three defeats from their opening six fixtures this term. Amorim has come under fire once again since the result, with several former players voicing their concerns. Amongst them was United’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney, who admits he has lost faith in the current manager. Although Amorim has admitted it is ‘normal’ for him to face criticism, he has defended his choice of formation since arriving at Old Trafford. The 40-year-old has persisted with his favoured 3-4-2-1 at United despite failing to find success with the system. Amorim addressed Rooney’s comments during his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s clash with Sunderland. Asked about the remarks, he said: “It is normal. You can’t run away from the results. Then you have the baggage from last season. Last season for me doesn’t matter.” Amorim defends his system As for his system, he continued: “We already spoke about that. We have had six games this season, and we lost three. “We have to look to the games that we lost. If we lost to Arsenal because of the system, it is your job to make the opinion. “When you look at the game against Manchester City, is the first thing you think when the game starts the system? I think you don’t think about the system in that moment. GettyAmorim endured a 17th Premier League defeat as United lost to Brentford last weekend[/caption] “And Brentford, the way we concede goals, the way we create chances, there is nothing to do with the system. That is my opinion. “I am not saying this team would play better in a different system or not, that is not my point. “My point is, if I look at the games we didn’t win, the most important thing when I watch the game is not (that) we lost because of the system. “You cannot say one thing doesn’t work, when it works one weekend. If one thing doesn’t work, it doesn’t work every day. “We didn’t lose because of the system. That is my opinion and people have different opinions. That is okay.” What did Rooney say? Amorim’s defence of his playing style comes after Rooney called for ‘big changes’ at the club in the wake of their latest defeat. Rooney called for ‘big changes’ at his former club after their latest league setbackGetty The former United captain reflected on the loss to Brentford on The Wayne Rooney Show. He explained: “I am not seeing anything which is giving me any confidence, there needs to be big changes in my opinion. “Manager, players, whatever that is. Whatever it takes to get Manchester United back.” Rooney scored 253 goals in 559 appearances for the Red Devils as well as winning 17 major trophies with the club. Meanwhile, two of his sons are currently part of United’s academy set-up. The retired forward added: “There needs to be a clear message from the owners. GettyUnited have already lost three times in the Premier League this season[/caption] “Whether that is the Glazers, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, there has to be a message of where this club is going. At the minute we are all sitting there waiting for it to crumble. “The culture of that football club has gone. I see it on a daily basis. I see staff losing jobs, people walking out of jobs. “I’ve got two kids at that football club and I really hope this doesn’t affect what they’re doing. What I’m seeing at that football club is not Manchester United.” United’s poor start to the campaign has also seen them exit the Carabao Cup at the hands of League Two Grimsby. It follows their worst-ever Premier League season last term following Amorim’s arrival in November, with his deal not expiring until 2027. The Red Devils ended the campaign 15th in the Premier League with just 42 points. Ruben Amorim's Manchester United record Matches: 49 Wins: 19 Draws: 9 Losses: 21 Goals for: 95 Goals against: 95 It was their worst league finish for 35 years and their lowest points tally since relegation from the top-flight in 1974. United also missed out on European qualification for the first time in 12 years after losing the Europa League final to Tottenham.
Ruben Amorim is adamant his system is not to blame for Manchester United’s poor results.
The Red Devils suffered their 17th defeat in 33 Premier League matches under the Portuguese manager last weekend.
Their 3-1 loss at Brentford leaves United 14th in the table with three defeats from their opening six fixtures this term.
Amorim has come under fire once again since the result, with several former players voicing their concerns.
Amongst them was United’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney, who admits he has lost faith in the current manager.
Although Amorim has admitted it is ‘normal’ for him to face criticism, he has defended his choice of formation since arriving at Old Trafford.
The 40-year-old has persisted with his favoured 3-4-2-1 at United despite failing to find success with the system.
Amorim addressed Rooney’s comments during his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s clash with Sunderland.
Asked about the remarks, he said: “It is normal. You can’t run away from the results. Then you have the baggage from last season. Last season for me doesn’t matter.”
Amorim defends his system
As for his system, he continued: “We already spoke about that. We have had six games this season, and we lost three.
“We have to look to the games that we lost. If we lost to Arsenal because of the system, it is your job to make the opinion.
“When you look at the game against Manchester City, is the first thing you think when the game starts the system? I think you don’t think about the system in that moment.
“And Brentford, the way we concede goals, the way we create chances, there is nothing to do with the system. That is my opinion.
“I am not saying this team would play better in a different system or not, that is not my point.
“My point is, if I look at the games we didn’t win, the most important thing when I watch the game is not (that) we lost because of the system.
“You cannot say one thing doesn’t work, when it works one weekend. If one thing doesn’t work, it doesn’t work every day.
“We didn’t lose because of the system. That is my opinion and people have different opinions. That is okay.”
What did Rooney say?
Amorim’s defence of his playing style comes after Rooney called for ‘big changes’ at the club in the wake of their latest defeat.
The former United captain reflected on the loss to Brentford on The Wayne Rooney Show.
He explained: “I am not seeing anything which is giving me any confidence, there needs to be big changes in my opinion.
“Manager, players, whatever that is. Whatever it takes to get Manchester United back.”
Rooney scored 253 goals in 559 appearances for the Red Devils as well as winning 17 major trophies with the club.
Meanwhile, two of his sons are currently part of United’s academy set-up.
The retired forward added: “There needs to be a clear message from the owners.
“Whether that is the Glazers, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, there has to be a message of where this club is going. At the minute we are all sitting there waiting for it to crumble.
“The culture of that football club has gone. I see it on a daily basis. I see staff losing jobs, people walking out of jobs.
“I’ve got two kids at that football club and I really hope this doesn’t affect what they’re doing. What I’m seeing at that football club is not Manchester United.”
United’s poor start to the campaign has also seen them exit the Carabao Cup at the hands of League Two Grimsby.
It follows their worst-ever Premier League season last term following Amorim’s arrival in November, with his deal not expiring until 2027.
The Red Devils ended the campaign 15th in the Premier League with just 42 points.
Ruben Amorim's Manchester United record
Matches: 49
Wins: 19
Draws: 9
Losses: 21
Goals for: 95
Goals against: 95
It was their worst league finish for 35 years and their lowest points tally since relegation from the top-flight in 1974.
United also missed out on European qualification for the first time in 12 years after losing the Europa League final to Tottenham.
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