Ruben Amorim Pasang Badan Saat Masa Susah Manchester United Berlanjut

Ruben Amorim is responsible for Manchester United not getting out of the difficult times (Instagram/@manchesterunited).

JAKARTA - The negative trend of Manchester United continues. They lost 0-3 to Bournemouth in the 17th week of the 2024/2025 Premier League at Old Trafford, Sunday, December 22, 2024, WIB night.

The Red Devils suffered the second consecutive defeat at Old Trafford in the Premier League this season. Previously, they lost 2-3 to Nottingham Forest, December 8, 2024.

The minor result against Bournemouth was also the second consecutive defeat after Manchester United was defeated by Tottenham Hotspur 3-4 in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, December 20, 2024.

Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim said Manchester United was in a difficult moment and he was ready to take responsibility.

"It's a difficult moment, but we have to face it and prepare for the next game."

"Training them is my responsibility. Of course we want to develop. Right now, things are more difficult."

"For clubs like Manchester United, losing 0-3 at home, it's very difficult for everyone. Of course the fans are very disappointed and tired," Amorim said at a press conference.

Manchester United's problem in terms of set pieces continues against Bournemouth. The visitors took the lead through Dean Huijsen's header after taking advantage of Ryan Christie's free kick.

The dead ball has caused the Red Devils to concede seven goals in their last six games. Amorim also admitted that his players needed to fix the problem.

"We have to fix a dead ball. We're trying to fix it and we'll fix it too."

"However, we didn't lose because the ball died. We lost because we created more chances and couldn't score goals."

"Then, at this point when things don't benefit us, they can score goals. One dead ball makes us more nervous, the whole stadium. I've felt it since the first minute, there's a lot of anxiety," said Amorim.

After the defeat at home to Spurs, Amorim criticized his team's game management because they conceded two goals in the range of eight minutes early in the second half.

A similar story occurred against Bournemouth, who scored twice in three minutes in the second half.

"It's very burdensome to the mind, but you can feel it, not just the players, but also the fans."

"In the first goal kick with Andre Onana, he thought what to do and encouraged other players. Everyone was so anxious. Right now, everyone at the club is tired of these moments."

"We have to face it and focus on the next game. We know what to do. We have to overcome a lot of things, but we are ready to do it. We already know that the challenges are big," said the Portuguese coach.

Manchester United are still stuck in 13th place in the 2024/2025 Premier League standings or the bottom half.

This is the first time since 1989 that the Red Devils are in the lower half of the league standings on Christmas Day.