Manchester United Star Defends Amorim As Pressure Mounts On Struggling Manager.

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt has come to the defense of under-fire manager Ruben Amorim, urging patience despite the team’s poor start to the season. The Dutch international insists that players, not just the coach, must take responsibility for recent setbacks.

United’s 3-1 defeat to Brentford at the weekend has intensified scrutiny on Amorim, who has now gone almost a year without securing back-to-back Premier League victories at Old Trafford. The result has reignited questions about the team’s consistency and mentality, overshadowing the optimism that followed their recent win over Chelsea.

Speaking to the club’s media team after the Brentford loss, De Ligt admitted his disappointment and stressed that the squad had failed to build momentum. “Really disappointed because all week we were speaking about keeping the momentum going, getting another win under our belt and yeah, if you lose this game, it’s a big blow obviously,” he said.

The defender emphasized that accountability must begin with the players themselves. “The first thing you have to control is yourself. And if you can do that, you are first disappointed with yourself, and then also with the team and the whole result,” De Ligt added. His comments are being viewed as a public show of support for Amorim amid calls for his dismissal.

Behind the scenes, however, Manchester United’s hierarchy is already preparing contingency plans. Reports suggest the club has contacted three potential managers should they decide to part ways with Amorim. By waiting until the Portuguese coach completes a full year in charge, United would also reduce the compensation package owed to him.

This cautious approach highlights the board’s desire to avoid a hasty decision, even as pressure builds from fans frustrated by the lack of progress. For Amorim, the coming weeks are set to be critical in determining his future at Old Trafford.

While De Ligt and other senior players continue to back their manager, the reality is that results will decide whether Amorim remains in the dugout beyond November.