Ruben Amorim admitted this was perhaps “the worst team in Manchester United’s history” after this afternoon’s 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton.
United were second best behind the Seagulls and remain in 13th place in the Premier League after their sixth defeat in nine league games.
Giancuba Mide put Brighton ahead and, although Bruno Fernandes equalized from the penalty spot, Kauro Mitoma and Georginio Rutter added second-half goals for Fabian Herscheler’s side.
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Amorim then sought to outline the size of the task ahead, with United now closer to the relegation zone than the top four.
He said: “Imagine that for a Manchester United fan, imagine that for me.
“You get a new manager who loses more than the last one. Imagine that. We have to survive this moment. I know this.
“We are probably the worst team in the history of Manchester United. I know you want headlines, but I say this because we need to recognize this and change it. So here’s your title.”
It’s hard to explain – Amorim
United have taken just 11 points from Amorim’s 11 games since succeeding Erik ten Hag in November.
The Portuguese added: “It’s hard to explain, we have to recognize the moment and not get over the problem.
“Everyone here is underperforming, regardless of the circumstances. Losing so many games is unacceptable for any club in the Premier League, never mind Manchester United. It’s a really tough time, but we have to keep going.
“The opponents are better than us in many details. That we cannot be consistent. That I’m not helping my players right now.
“It’s a difficult time. We must recognize that we are in a very difficult situation. All the bad records, losing home games, losing in the Premier League, we’re really underperforming.”
“The fans will suffer”
Amorim said he will stick to his preferred methods even if it means more short-term pain.
He told Sky Sports: “It’s clear. I’m not going to change the way I see the game, I’m clear on that.
“The players will suffer, the fans will suffer, I’m sorry. I have a way of doing things, but we have to survive right now. It’s very clear to everyone what we’re going to do.”
