Ruben Amorim has admitted he made a lot of mistakes during his 15-month tenure as Manchester United head coach before his departure in January. Speaking to Sky Italy, the new AC Milan manager reflected on his time at Old Trafford and how the exit has transformed him as a leader.
Ruben Amorim on his Manchester United mistakes
Ruben Amorim confessed to making multiple errors during his time managing Manchester United, stating that taking responsibility for those failures has made him a better coach. The Portuguese manager, who took over in October 2024 following the exit of Erik ten Hag, has since moved on to AC Milan to prepare for the upcoming Serie A campaign.
Amorim’s spell at Old Trafford was marked by high expectations and a quick transition of leadership. After he was replaced by Michael Carrick at the turn of the year, the manager has had time to reflect on the turbulent period.
- Total matches managed: 63
- Total wins: 25
- Departure month: January
- Current club: AC Milan
How did Ruben Amorim's exit change him?
Ruben Amorim believes that acknowledging his own faults, rather than blaming external factors, has helped him grow both professionally and personally. He noted that once the context of a situation changes, the focus must shift entirely to the next challenge.
"It would be hard to point to one thing. But the important thing that I clearly know is that I made a lot of mistakes," Amorim told Sky Italy. He emphasized that understanding the mistakes were his fault, and not just the players', is the key to improvement.
"When you do this kind of reflection, and you understand that it was not just their fault, but also my fault, I think you can be a better coach and a better man," he added. Wamma! It takes a big man to admit when he has failed on the world's biggest stage.
What was Ruben Amorim's record at Manchester United?
Ruben Amorim managed Manchester United for 15 months, securing 25 wins from 63 matches before being sacked in January. He is now focused on leading AC Milan in Serie A.
Source: Mirror
