Ruben Amorim expresses that the atmosphere at Manchester United is tense and emphasizes that he is not an ordinary coach.

**”I Feel That the Air is Heavy” – Amorim Reflects on Manchester United’s Struggles**

Ruben Amorim has openly acknowledged the challenges he has faced since taking the reins at Manchester United nearly four months ago. The Portuguese manager, who previously enjoyed success with Sporting CP, has found life at Old Trafford to be far from straightforward, particularly given the club’s disappointing form.

Upon his arrival in November, United were languishing in 13th place in the Premier League. However, the situation has only deteriorated under Amorim’s stewardship, with the team suffering nine defeats in his first 23 matches across all competitions. This dismal record includes eight losses in the league, leaving the Red Devils sitting precariously in 14th place with a mere 33 points from their opening 27 games this season.

Despite the grim start to his tenure, former United defender and TNT Sports pundit Rio Ferdinand has noted that the Old Trafford faithful appear to be rallying behind Amorim during this tough period. “I feel that, and at the same time, I’m embarrassed by that,” Amorim admitted in an interview with TNT Sports.

He continued, “If you look at our performances, and you see our team sometimes on the pitch, it’s really hard for me as a coach to take a lot of positives. When you are really clear with one idea and then on the pitch you don’t see that – I see that in training, but sometimes in the game we struggle with simple things – it’s clear that it’s wrong.”

In a candid discussion with Ferdinand, Amorim was pressed on the reasons behind the club’s struggles. “I don’t know, it’s my fault,” he confessed. “I think we are so nervous sometimes in the game, and you can feel it in the small things. In the way that we move sometimes, the understanding of the game, especially at Old Trafford. The environment, I feel like sometimes that the players are in the dressing room and we go to warm up and we go inside to start the game, I feel that the air is heavy. These kinds of things, I think we show a lot in the games.”

Amorim’s tenure at United comes at a time when the club is approaching 12 years without a Premier League title, a drought that has seen six permanent managers come and go since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure. Ferdinand, keen to understand Amorim’s coaching philosophy, asked how he typically works with his players.

“I think training is everything,” Amorim explained. “I feel like I’m not a typical manager that you have here in England; I’m a coach. I need to be on the pitch, to also be happy, to transmit my positivity. If I’m not there, it’s really hard.”

As United fans continue to hope for a turnaround, Amorim’s journey at the club remains a work in progress, with the weight of expectation heavy on his shoulders.