´I don´t care´ – Amorim unaffected by criticism after Newcastle defeat

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim insists “I don’t care” about any criticism that comes his method, following their 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United.

The Crimson Devils suffered their 14th loss within the Premier League this season – their joint-most in a single marketing campaign within the division – after taking place at St. James’ Park.

Though Alejandro Garnacho cancelled out Sandro Tonali’s earlier volley, Newcastle ran away with the competition after the break, with Harvey Barnes scoring twice and Bruno Guimaraes additionally on the right track.

United dropped to 14th place, seven factors adrift of the highest half, with Amorim and his gamers more likely to come below even additional scrutiny.

Nonetheless, the Portuguese maintains he isn’t affected by any negativity surrounding him.

“I perceive [the criticism], however I don’t care,” he informed Sky Sports activities. “Nothing is worse than shedding video games.

“Folks can say no matter they need to say. I don’t need to defend myself or something like that. For those who have a look at our place within the desk, it says all of it. Shedding video games is the toughest a part of this job, by far.

“We made a number of errors that made it more durable to win a sport [on Sunday]. It’s somewhat little bit of every little thing. It’s laborious to level to 1 factor.

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“It’s actually laborious to win in opposition to these high groups like Newcastle. Once we make errors to assist the opponent, it’s even more durable. I feel you possibly can see that we are able to accomplish that a lot better.”

Nonetheless, Amorim was eager to look ahead and swap his focus to Thursday’s essential Europa League quarter-final second leg in opposition to Lyon.

The tie is finely poised at 2-2 forward of the showdown at Previous Trafford, the place United will goal to maintain their ultimate silverware quest of the season on monitor.

The Crimson Devils would safe Champions League soccer subsequent time period by going all the best way within the competitors, which would supply a welcome salvation to an in any other case tough marketing campaign.

“All of the errors we made as we speak, we can’t make on Thursday,” Amorim continued. “In fact, it’s actually essential. We’ve got an opportunity to get [in the] Champions League.

“It is going to be actually laborious. We’ve got to give attention to that and get to the subsequent stage. It’s a unique sport. We have to give one thing to our followers and to go to the subsequent stage.”