Paul Scholes thinks that Ruben Amorim is not fond of his team.

Paul Scholes has expressed his belief that Ruben Amorim will demand improvements “all over the pitch” from Manchester United following their recent 2-2 draw with Lyon. The legendary former Red Devils midfielder made these comments after Amorim’s post-match interview, where the head coach suggested that his team is improving game by game.

However, Scholes took those remarks with a pinch of salt, suggesting that Amorim is masking a significant amount of frustration. “I don’t think he believes that,” Scholes stated during an appearance on TNT Sports. “I don’t think he likes his team, to be honest. I think he knows he hasn’t got a great team, and he knows he wants better.”

Scholes continued, highlighting Amorim’s visible disappointment on the touchline. “He always looks disappointed, and the way he’s speaking tells me he’s disappointed with what he’s got and he needs better. Everyone knows he needs better if he’s going to make Manchester United challenge where they want to be. It’s all over the pitch.”

In an otherwise dismal season for United, one player who has stood out is Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder provided a delightful assist for Joshua Zirkzee, who headed the visitors into a 2-1 lead. Scholes underscored the importance of Fernandes to the team, saying, “It’s a great ball from Fernandes. Fernandes in those forward areas; you almost need two Bruno Fernandes – one in centre midfield and one as a number 10.”

Looking at the broader picture, Scholes acknowledged that the process of improvement could take “two or three years.” However, he noted that there are some positives to take from the side’s recent defensive performances. “I think he can be quite pleased defensively; they looked quite tight, quite solid recently,” he said. “But that’s taking away that goal threat they should have, and that quality around the pitch isn’t quite there.”

Scholes pointed out the lack of control in midfield and the forwards’ quality, stating, “Look, he knows, he’s not stupid. He’s never going to say it, but he doesn’t like this football team, and that’s something I take away from that.” He concluded by emphasizing that Amorim’s expectations for the team are far from being met, suggesting that the head coach will be looking to make significant improvements over the next few years to create a more enjoyable and higher-quality team.