Ruben Amorim: Job Reductions at Man Utd Reflect Club's Struggles

Key Takeaways

Manchester United is cutting 200 jobs.
Previous layoffs included 250 positions.
The club aims for financial sustainability.
Coach Ruben Amorim cites lack of success as a key issue.
A focus on improving team performance is critical.

Manchester, Feb 25 (NationPress) Manchester United announced on Monday that they will implement an additional 200 job cuts following the previous reduction of 250 positions last season. This decision is part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing the club's financial sustainability.

The transformation plan seeks to restore the club to profitability after experiencing five consecutive years of losses since 2019.

The Red Devils currently find themselves in 15th place in the Premier League standings, and head coach Ruben Amorim attributes the redundancy decisions to the club's lack of success.

"We need to tackle all the issues facing the club, but a significant factor is understanding how we arrived at this situation. It largely stems from the football team's lack of success. We are the club's engine, and I aim to assist the team and players in achieving success," Amorim stated during a press conference.

Last week, the club disclosed a loss of £27.7 million in their second quarter financial results, totaling over £300 million lost in the past three years.

"It's always challenging for everyone. They witness their colleagues losing their jobs, but I must concentrate on how I can assist the club during this period, and we must recognize what went wrong to reach this point," he added.

The Ruben Amorim-led team will look to enhance their performance when they compete against Ipswich Town in the league this Thursday (IST). The Red Devils are coming off a 2-2 draw against Everton, having trailed by two goals at the end of the first half. Amorim acknowledged the team's lack of intensity during that match.

"It’s tough when we analyze the game. I know, and even the players recognize that there was a lack of intensity. We showed slight improvement in the second half, but we need to address the minor details – we didn’t lose as many possessions without pressure.

"We became more aggressive, both defensively and offensively. We changed the energy with which we play, and I acknowledge all the criticism. If you watch the match, you have to accept it and strive for improvement," he concluded.