Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim insists “I don’t care” about any criticism that comes his approach, following their 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United.
The Pink Devils suffered their 14th loss within the Premier League this season – their joint-most in a single marketing campaign within the division – after happening at St. James’ Park.
Though Alejandro Garnacho cancelled out Sandro Tonali’s earlier volley, Newcastle ran away with the competition after the break, with Harvey Barnes scoring twice and Bruno Guimaraes additionally heading in the right direction.
United dropped to 14th place, seven factors adrift of the highest half, with Amorim and his gamers prone to come beneath even additional scrutiny.
Nonetheless, the Portuguese maintains he’s not affected by any negativity surrounding him.
“I perceive [the criticism], however I don’t care,” he instructed Sky Sports activities. “Nothing is worse than shedding video games.
“Folks can say no matter they wish to say. I don’t wish to defend myself or something like that. When you take a look at our place within the desk, it says all of it. Dropping video games is the toughest a part of this job, by far.
“We made a number of errors that made it more durable to win a recreation [on Sunday]. It’s somewhat little bit of the whole lot. It’s exhausting to level to at least one factor.
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“It’s actually exhausting to win in opposition to these prime groups like Newcastle. After we make errors to assist the opponent, it’s even more durable. I believe you’ll be able to see that we are able to achieve this a lot better.”
However, Amorim was eager to look ahead and swap his focus to Thursday’s essential Europa League quarter-final second leg in opposition to Lyon.
The tie is finely poised at 2-2 forward of the showdown at Outdated Trafford, the place United will purpose to maintain their remaining silverware quest of the season on monitor.
The Pink Devils would safe Champions League soccer subsequent time period by going all the way in which within the competitors, which would offer a welcome salvation to an in any other case tough marketing campaign.
“All of the errors we made at present, we can not make on Thursday,” Amorim continued. “In fact, it’s actually necessary. We now have an opportunity to get [in the] Champions League.
“It is going to be actually exhausting. We now have to give attention to that and get to the following stage. It’s a unique recreation. We have to give one thing to our followers and to go to the following stage.”