Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has predicted that the project will eventually be successful despite the current troubles plaguing the club.
United suffered a third consecutive defeat across all competitions on Boxing Day, as Wolves beat them 2-0 at Molineux.
The Red Devils are currently in 14th place in the Premier League and just eight points above the relegation zone.
However even in the face of this woeful state of affairs, Amorim – who has lost five of his 10 games as head coach – has insisted that United have enough to turn the situation around and embark on the right track.
In his notes for the final United Review of 2024, he also emphasised the need to endure short-term pain for long-term benefit.
Amorim wrote [via the club website], “When I took this job, I knew that I was signing up for a lot of work.”
“If we are to make the long-term changes that we want to make to Manchester United, then we have to go through that step by step. We are looking to implement a new way of playing, at the busiest time of the year, so there are short-term costs for our long-term aims.”
“I will say, though, that the players are working hard to take on and use all the new information and instructions they are getting. The longer they do this, the easier it will become for them, and then the comfort and confidence in our game will grow.”
“We also have to work on longer-term objectives such as creating the right environment and culture for success, and working on the pathway between our Academy and first team to develop players with the qualities we need to reach our high ambitions as a club.”
“I have seen enough in the last few weeks to recognise that we have many of the ingredients we need for success, and I remain as convinced as I was on my first day here that we will achieve it.”
He also sent a message to match-going fans.
“I would like to thank you on behalf of everyone at Manchester United for your loyal support, and wish you all the very best for the new year.”
“I know that it will take a lot of hard work from everyone to get there, but I am very excited about where we can go together in 2025.”
United are back in action later this evening when they welcome Eddie Howe’s Newcastle at Old Trafford.
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