Mansion Sports – Ruben Amorim has sought to temper the growing optimism surrounding Manchester United by emphasizing that the team’s recent upturn in form should not lead to complacency. 

The Portuguese manager underlined that his squad remains “far from perfect,” despite entering the latest international break on a five-match unbeaten run and showing signs of improvement.

A Measured Rise Rather Than a Full Revival

United approached the international pause with five league matches unbeaten, a run highlighted by a significant victory over Liverpool at Anfield.

However, consecutive draws against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur served as reminders that considerable work remains to achieve consistent performances. 

Reflecting on the team’s development, Amorim acknowledged that the confidence built from key results has played an important role in their current form. 

Even so, his frustration was evident when he revisited the club’s most recent Premier League outing against Spurs.

Amorim Stays Optimistic Yet Cautious

In an interview with Stan Sport, Amorim stated:

“We are playing better, but we are playing better because we have more confidence, and that comes from good results, such as the match against Liverpool. We are improving, but I can share my feeling: when we finished the game against Tottenham and I returned to Carrington, I watched it back and my feeling was frustration, that we are far from perfection. We are far from being a team that can win every match. So I believe we still have many things to work on.”

The United manager, who has now spent more than a year navigating one of the most scrutinized coaching roles in Europe, once again dismissed criticisms of his 3-4-3 structure. He argued that the formation is often used as an easy scapegoat that distracts from the team’s true shortcomings. 

“I have been saying this for months, that the formation is not the issue,” he noted. “A formation is the starting point of something, and then come the dynamics, the confidence, our style of play, how competitive we are. If you look at the matches we struggled in this season, for me it was not about the formation. It was the lack of intensity. We have to be perfect in this league to win many matches.”

Ratcliffe’s Support Helps, but Does Not Shape His Approach

United ended last season in a disappointing 15th place and were widely viewed as lacking clear direction. 

Pressure resurfaced early in the current campaign after a shock Carabao Cup elimination at the hands of League Two side Grimsby Town, a result that revived questions about Amorim’s suitability for the job. 

Nonetheless, he has continued to receive backing from the club’s leadership, particularly co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. 

While Amorim acknowledged that Ratcliffe’s public support has been important for overall stability, he insisted that it has not significantly influenced his own outlook.

“It is always very important, but it is more important for the fans to understand that we have a clear path, and that we will do everything and stay on that path no matter what,” he said.

“Honestly, it does not change me much, because I am not worried about losing my job. I have always felt that way. But if you remember when Jim gave that interview, the atmosphere at the club became much calmer. The mood changed completely. That was very important for the team, and if it is important for the team, then it is important for me.”

A Reunion of Legends: Cantona, Beckham, Scholes and More

As United works to build momentum, Amorim is preparing an unconventional initiative aimed at deepening the club’s cultural identity. 

According to sources close to the manager, he intends to involve club icons such as Eric Cantona, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Teddy Sheringham, Andy Cole, and Dwight Yorke to provide guidance to younger players. 

One source told The Sun, “Throughout his career, Ruben has always valued having former players and club legends engage with the squad, sharing knowledge, stories, and insight into what it means to represent that club. Coming from Benfica, he understands what true pressure feels like and how to use it to grow as a person, a player, and now as a leader. He believes these interactions can help players make the most of their time at United, both on and off the pitch.”

United currently sits seventh in the Premier League table, only two points outside the Champions League qualification spots. 

After a season without European competition, the push to return to the continental stage remains a priority. Their campaign will resume next Monday night at Old Trafford when they host Everton.