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Ronaldo has broken his silence on the continued crisis at Old Trafford despite Amorim’s arrival.
Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his support for Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim after the Portuguese manager’s mixed start to life at Old Trafford.
The club currently sit in 14th place in the Premier League after a string of poor results, including a recent defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day.
What Ronaldo said
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Speaking at Friday’s Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, Ronaldo defended Amorim amidst the Red Devils’ recent struggles and suggested that the issues at Old Trafford run deeper than just the manager.
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“I (said) this one year and (a) half ago and I will continue to say, the problem is not the coaches,” Ronaldo said during an on-stage interview.
“It’s like the aquarium and you have the fish inside and it’s sick, and you take him out and fix the problem. If you put him back in the aquarium it will be sick again.
"This is the problem of Manchester United. It is the same. The problem is not only the coach. It’s much more than that.
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While acknowledging the challenges Amorim faces in the Premier League, Ronaldo expressed confidence in his ability to guide the club through its current inconsistencies despite a difficult start in Manchester.
“He (Amorim) did a fantastic job in Portugal with my (former club) Sporting but the Premier League is a different beast, the most competitive league in the world,” continued Ronaldo.
“I knew that it would be tough and they will continue the storm. But the storm will finish and the sun will rise.
“Things crossed, it will be good with him and I hope the best for Manchester United because it is a club I still love.”
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Amorim stated that his job at the Old Trafford is in danger.
What next for Manchester United?
Amorim’s United return to Premier League action against in-form Newcastle United on Monday, keen to bounce back after recent setbacks to Bournemouth and Wolves.
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