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Ruben Amorim Warns Manchester United Players and Fans to Brace for Tough Times
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has urged fans to brace themselves for challenging times, declaring he will not alter his approach despite the team’s struggles.
Speaking after a disappointing 3-1 loss to Brighton at Old Trafford, the Portuguese coach made it clear that both players and supporters must endure this tough period as the club works to find stability.
Brighton dominated the match, with Yankuba Minteh striking early in the 5th minute, followed by Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter in the 60th and 76th minutes, respectively.
Addressing the media in a post-match press conference, the 39-year-old Amorim reaffirmed his commitment to his philosophy, regardless of the mounting pressure.
“I’m not going to change how I see the game. That’s non-negotiable,” he said. “The players will suffer, and the fans are going to suffer too. I’m really sorry, but this is the only way I know how to build a team.”
Amorim emphasized that patience is key as the club navigates this rocky phase. “We need to survive this moment.
Everyone knows what we’re working toward—fans, the board, everyone. I’ve been clear about my approach from the start, and I’m sticking with it.”
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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