Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly not bothered by the ripple effect of Ruben Amorim's scathing criticism of the squad amid disastrous performances.

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• Amorim made scathing criticism of Man Utd squad
• Red Devils are 13th in the Premier League table
• Ratcliffe not worried by the manager's comments

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Amorim recently caused a stir by labelling his side “the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United” after their 3-1 loss to Brighton. However, according to Ratcliffe happens to be unphased by the fallout from the Portuguese manager’s comments. The INEOS chief believes the squad understands Amorim’s passion and desire to win, interpreting his remarks more as an emotional outburst rather than a personal attack on the players.

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  WHAT AMORIM SAID

  Speaking after the Brighton defeat, Amorim said, “In 10 games in the Premier League, we won two. I know that. We are the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United.”

  His words sent shockwaves through the fanbase, with many questioning the morale of the players following such a blunt assessment.

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Amorim later clarified that he was talking more about himself than the players, as he has failed to revive the glory days after taking charge from Erik ten Hag in November.

  "I was ­talking more for myself than my players because I was talking that [I am] a coach who starts out losing seven games in the first [15]. So it’s more for me," he said.

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  United’s performances under Amorim have been a rollercoaster ride. The Red Devils secured a 3-1 victory over Southampton eight days ago but spent most of the match trailing before a late comeback salvaged the result. Just days later, they looked outclassed in their defeat to Brighton, raising questions about the team’s ability to sustain any momentum.

  On a brighter note, United clinched a dramatic 2-1 win over Rangers in the Europa League group stage on Thursday night. Bruno Fernandes played the hero, scoring a stoppage-time winner to secure the victory. While the win provided a morale boost, it also underscored the team’s reliance on individual brilliance to compensate for broader issues on the pitch.

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