Mikel Arteta has delivered his thoughts on Ruben Amorim’s performance so far at Manchester United, highlighting the challenges faced by the new head coach in his initial 12 games.
Arteta Impressed by Amorim’s Early Work
Arteta expressed admiration for Amorim’s efforts, despite a challenging start that saw the Portuguese manager win four matches and suffer six losses. Amorim took over at Old Trafford in November, succeeding Erik ten Hag following the Dutch manager’s departure after winning the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
In a recent press conference, Arteta shared his perspective on Amorim’s early impact:
“When you look especially at the big teams and the results he got and how they performed, very impressive,” Arteta remarked. “I know him well. I followed him a lot when he was in Portugal, and there is a big reason he is where he is at the moment. He fully deserves to be there.”
Difficulties of Mid-Season Appointments
Elaborating on the challenges of managing a team mid-season, Arteta added:
“Every manager when he gets appointed is for a reason. The reasons can be different. Sometimes it is just to improve a football team, to get more performance out of certain players, and sometimes it is to transform a football club. That is a totally different dimension of a job.”
Arteta, who recently led Arsenal to a 2-0 victory over United in the Premier League, emphasized the importance of fan support for his team in the upcoming FA Cup third-round match, especially with an 8,000-strong United contingent expected to travel to north London.
