‘This club is different to other clubs’ – Ruben Amorim says ‘we don’t have time’ for Manchester United as Reds prepare to face Crystal Palace

The 40-year-old has been in the Old Trafford dugout for just over a year, but has spent much of his tenure under immense pressure as United have been in poor form.

“I think it’s obvious that it takes time, especially in the Premier League now, where every other club is preparing seriously for everything and has improved a lot,” the United manager said.

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“Then we need to win now. If we don’t, something will change and we know that. So we just need to get better.”

“That’s how I feel. For me, it’s the urgency of winning. It’s not good not to win at Manchester United. There’s no time here. So that’s how I feel.”

“That’s why I’m always frustrated. So, again, I know we need time, but this club doesn’t have time. So let’s do our best to win the game.”

United had 25 shots against Everton on Monday but failed to convert any of them, conceding Everton’s only goal of the game on target.

With this defeat, they missed out on the chance to move up to fifth place and level on points with fourth-placed Aston Villa, and will instead head into this weekend’s game in 10th place.

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For Amorim, it underlined the nuances in the Premier League and how a single moment can have a significant impact on the ‘story’ surrounding United.

Talking about the team’s defense, he said: “If we are better at this moment, we should get more points and the whole story will be very different.

“Imagine, if we win the game against Everton, this whole conversation will be completely (different). You ask me about the top four here. One game, one shot on goal.

“That’s why it’s so frustrating when the game ends. You have to understand that this club is different from other clubs. So let’s do everything to avoid this.”

‘I feel anxious’ Amorim on ‘pressure’ of playing for United

Amorim also recognizes the influence a club’s status has on its players, and spoke of the “pressure” of playing for United when asked about Patrick Dorg.

Wing-backs have been in and out of the team this season, with Amorim also switching to Diogo Dalot on the left.

Amorim said he would like to see Dorgu be “more composed” on the ball, something he saw from him when he played for Denmark.

He said the 21-year-old’s decision-making during international duty was “completely different to our team”.

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But the United manager recognizes this is a symptom of playing for the Reds.

“You can feel the anxiety every time Patrick touches the ball, and I feel that anxiety too,” Amorim said.

“Remember that shot against Everton? That was an easier decision than the one he had to make (for Denmark) when he had Scotland. He makes great decisions. I saw it when he played in Italy.”

“But here again it’s different. The pressure can be tough on them at first. But he has time to improve.”

Asked if United would consider adding reinforcements in this position given the form of Dorg and Dalot, Amorim replied: “We have time to think about it. I don’t know if it will happen in January.”

“When I see them training, I feel like they are performing much better than in the games.

“All you need to do to help them is understand the situation. I think they are far from their best and they know it.”

When is Crystal Palace vs Manchester United?

Crystal Palace will face Manchester United at Selhurst Park on Sunday 30th November.

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