Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim has called for his team to show more aggression following a 2-0 loss to Wolves at Molineux on Thursday—a result that handed United its third consecutive defeat and continued a rocky start to his tenure.
The Red Devils, who have now won just two of their eight Premier League games under Amorim, were undone by a Matheus Cunha corner and a late Hwang Hee-Chan strike.
To make matters worse, captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off just two minutes into the second half for a reckless challenge, leaving United with an uphill battle.
Speaking after the game, Amorim was disappointed with his side’s performance and admitted that the team is struggling to find consistency under his leadership.
“We lack a little bit of aggression,” Amorim told lamented.
“We don’t train—we just play and try to find a better way to win games, and that’s it.”
”The sending off was really hard for us, but we still need to improve the relationships and the way we approach these moments.”
While Amorim tried to highlight some positives, including United’s ability to control certain phases of the game, the defeat continued to expose the deep issues within the squad.
A Season of Struggles for Manchester United
Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag in November, has managed just four wins in all competitions since taking charge.
According to *ESPN Global Research*, this is the first time Manchester United will suffer three consecutive defeats in all competitions since September 2023.
The match itself offered few bright spots for United fans. Wolves took control in the second half following Fernandes’ red card, with Cunha scoring directly from a corner in the 53rd minute—catching United’s defense off guard.
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Hwang Hee-Chan sealed the victory for the hosts late in the game, capitalizing on United’s desperation to find an equalizer.
What’s Next for Amorim?
The pressure is mounting on Amorim, who is still searching for solutions to United’s lack of cohesion and bite.
His comments about the team’s inability to train effectively—and instead relying on matches to resolve tactical issues—have raised questions about the club’s overall preparation and strategy.
United’s next fixtures will be crucial as they attempt to salvage what is quickly becoming a disappointing season.
With just four wins under Amorim in all competitions and a lack of identity on the pitch, fans and pundits alike are beginning to wonder if the Portuguese manager has what it takes to turn things around at Old Trafford.
For Manchester United, the result leaves them searching for answers—and a spark to reignite their faltering campaign and the long awaited “AMORIM BALL”.
