Ruben Amorim Discusses Ashworth’s Departure, Manchester United’s Vision, and Transfer Window Plans

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim held a press conference ahead of Thursday’s Europa League match against Viktoria Plzen, scheduled for a 17:45 GMT kick-off. Below are the main points from his briefing: Amorim confirmed Tyrell Malacia’s inclusion in the starting lineup, following his recent return from an extended period of injury. The United manager expressed appreciation for the backing he has received from the club’s leadership since his arrival, specifically mentioning outgoing sporting director Dan Ashworth. He then stated: “This is football and sometimes this happens, happens with players, with coaches. I know it’s not the best situation but the important thing is we continue in our way. The path is really clear for everybody and I think this can happen in football.” When questioned about whether the club’s stability had diminished since his appointment, Amorim responded: “I don’t think so. I felt since day one the support from everybody. One person leaving doesn’t change anything.” He further elaborated: “Of course, it’s a bad situation. Like I said, we are talking about a human being, a professional, that supports us as a team, but I think the most important thing is the vision is really clear and that doesn’t change if one person leaves.” Amorim indicated that he was unable to fully discuss United’s “vision at just a press conference,” but affirmed that the club’s objective is to “want to take this club to winning the Premier League and to be an elite club like this club should be.” He also stated: “In this way, we have to make changes because of the context. Because you don’t have results, you could change the coach… So you can have a vision but sometimes you make a slight change of direction to find the same goal, so this could happen in football. We are focused on winning the Premier League, that is the main goal.” Addressing the possibility of selling players to fund new acquisitions during the transfer window, he commented: “I’m really focused on my players, to understand my players. I think that was one of the problems of the club. We have to focus on what we have, focus on the academy and have the clear profile when you sign players. It’s a lot of details you have to manage.” “This is a massive club,” Amorim remarked, further adding, “If you don’t win, the coach goes and the players go.”