The walls are closing in on Old Trafford. Following a demoralizing 3-1 defeat to Brentford, the pressure surrounding Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has reached a fever pitch, with critics zeroing in on his tactical rigidity and the team's alarming lack of control.
In the
immediate aftermath of the loss, the Portuguese manager faced a barrage of
questions about his future, his unwavering system, and the defensive lapses
that saw his side surrender goals from situations they specifically prepared
for in training.
In a
candid, and at times defensive, press conference, Amorim was direct about the
core issue—his players failed to play "our game"—and
delivered a highly quotable response to the constant tactical scrutiny:
"It
is always the same. When we win, it is not the system, when we lose, it is the
system."
Beyond
the headlines, Amorim’s full interview with TNT Sports and the media is a
fascinating insight into a manager fighting for control, demanding "more
personality" from his squad, and grappling with the unique pressure of one
of the world's biggest clubs.
The interview you're referring to is likely the post-match press conference and interviews Ruben Amorim gave after Manchester United's 3-1 defeat to Brentford on the evening of Saturday, September 27, 2025.
While I cannot provide
the full video or audio due to copyright, I can give you
the key points from his post-match comments to various media outlets (TNT
Sports, BBC Match of the Day, and the official press conference, which are
often combined in reports):
Key Themes from Ruben Amorim's Post-Match Interview:
Lack of Control and Playing the
Opponent's Game:
o Amorim repeatedly stated that Manchester United "didn't play our game" and instead played the game Brentford wanted, which was focused on "first balls, second balls, set pieces" and "long balls."
He expressed concern that the team "never settled down" and lacked control.
·
Goals
Conceded:
He highlighted that they suffered goals from long balls/transitions and set pieces, which he noted they had specifically worked on in training during the week, calling it frustrating.
·
Crucial
Moments:
He mentioned that the "crucial moments were against us," citing the long wait for the penalty (which Bruno Fernandes then missed) and potential referee decisions like the non-send-off for Nathan Collins as events that changed the game's momentum, though he stressed the team needed to play better regardless.
System and Pressure:
When asked about the system
being criticized after a loss, he remarked: "It is always the same. when we win; it is not the system, when we lose, and it is the
system."
Regarding the pressure on his job, he stated he is "always comfortable with the job" and "I am never concerned about my job, I am not that kind of guy." He noted it "hurts a lot" to lose with this club.
The Way Forward:
He said the team needs to work on "everything," focus on the next match, and that the players need to show "more personality" to control the game, especially when decisions or momentum are against them.
He apologized to the fans,
saying, "when we lose, we say sorry to them, but they don't want to hear
nothing. in this moment, they want to see, so our job
is to fight again, to win the next one.”
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