Amorim creates real turning point for Manchester United

Bryan Mbeumo shone in MU's 4-2 win over Brighton.

After 11 months of doubt and criticism, Ruben Amorim is giving Old Trafford a huge sigh of relief. Three consecutive wins - against Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton - have not only saved the Portuguese manager's job, but also rekindled the belief that Manchester United are finally on the right track.

From abyss to smiles at Old Trafford

Three weeks ago, Amorim was still living in a suffocating atmosphere. Before the match against Sunderland, the British media reported that he could be fired if the club lost another match. At that time, Sunderland had just defeated Chelsea and were in the Champions League group - while the "Red Devils" were in disarray, disoriented, and lacking confidence.

However, as is often the case with managers of character, Amorim did not respond with words, but with results. Manchester United beat Sunderland, then beat Liverpool at Anfield - something they had not done since 2016. And most recently, the "Red Devils" beat Brighton 4-2, an opponent that had embarrassed them many times in previous seasons.

Three games, three wins. Manchester United climbed to fourth, had a positive goal difference for the first time in months and, more importantly, started playing with confidence and purpose.

Asked about the team's dramatic turnaround, Amorim smiled: “You said it - three weeks. And everything can change in just three weeks.”

Ruben Amorim has helped MU have 3 consecutive wins in the Premier League.

An answer that clearly shows the calm, cautious and thoughtful personality of the 40-year-old military leader. He does not let himself be carried away by excitement or public pressure. Amorim understands that modern football is a game of short-term memory: today's victory can be forgotten after a defeat next weekend.

But behind that calmness, people clearly see the tactical and mental imprint he is instilling in the team. Amorim's Manchester United is no longer as confused and lacking in ideas as half a year ago. They press more synchronously, keep the ball more confidently and attack with a clearer structure.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has invested more than £1 billion in the club, was at Old Trafford to watch the win over Brighton. And he had reason to smile. It was the first time since February 2024 that Manchester United had won three consecutive Premier League games. Ratcliffe once said Amorim needed “three years” to prove himself, and perhaps now he is starting to believe he made the right choice.

“I never felt embarrassed or doubted myself, even when we lost,” Amorim said. “Jim understood what we were doing. But more importantly, I felt a connection with the fans again. And I knew that if I lost this moment, it would all be back to square one.”

Amorim is not just talking. The change at Manchester United today is not just about results, but about how they win. His team is no longer timid, no longer dependent on individual moments. They press, they fight, they combine with purpose - structured football, but still retaining the traditional attacking spirit of the "Red Devils".

The cards start to fall into place.

Summer signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are bringing a breath of fresh air to the squad. The combined £130m the club spent on them is starting to pay off. Both scored against Brighton - Cunha his first of the season, Mbeumo his fifth.

“The bigger the game, the more confident Cunha gets. He wants to take responsibility. Mbeumo is a machine – he never gets tired. When we saw a player who was ready to come here, regardless of whether there was a Champions League or not, I knew I had to bring him in,” Amorim said.

MU has entered the top group for the Champions League.

In midfield, Casemiro has made a strong comeback. After a long period of being considered “out of date”, he has returned with convincing form - scoring, assisting and has just been given the captaincy of Brazil by Carlo Ancelotti. Amorim could not hide his pride: “When I arrived, Casemiro was even behind the young player Toby Collyer. But he worked hard, persevered and came back strongly. Football changes very quickly, and he is proof.”

In defence, Matthijs de Ligt is commanding like a true leader, while young goalkeeper Senne Lammens brings a sense of security - something that neither Onana nor Bayindir have previously been able to do. Bruno Fernandes, although not scoring in his 300th game for the club, is still the leader of the team's overall play.

The League Cup defeat to Grimsby in August – once considered a disgrace – has now turned out to be a blessing in disguise. With no European or midweek fixtures to worry about, Manchester United have had plenty of time to train, recover and settle in. They have only one home game in 50 days, meaning they have plenty of time to prepare for the upcoming trips to Nottingham Forest and Tottenham.

Amorim calls it “the gift of defeat”. With a light schedule and rising morale, Manchester United have the opportunity to accumulate points and strengthen the confidence - something the club has lost for too long.

It’s not just the first team that’s flourishing, the club’s academy is also flourishing. In Premier League 2, the Under-21s have won all seven of their games, topping the table with an absolute record. New Paraguayan signing Diego Leon has just scored a wonder goal – a symbol of the revival of the training system Ratcliffe once publicly criticized.

Amorim hasn’t turned Manchester United into title contenders, but he’s doing something more important – restoring trust. After nearly a year of doubt and disappointment, the “Red Devils” finally have a clear direction, a coach who understands them, and a team that is learning how to win again.

Amorim is right: three weeks can change everything. But if this spirit can be maintained for another three months, three years, one could say - Manchester United have truly found themselves again.

Source: https://znews.vn/amorim-tao-ra-buoc-ngoat-that-su-cho-manchester-united-post1596963.html