“This is the problem…”: Ronaldo pinpoints main issue plaguing “sick” United as he backs “fantastic” Amorim

Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has backed head coach Ruben Amorim to turn things around and bring the club back on the right track.

United dropped down to 14th spot in the Premier League after a 2-0 defeat at Wolves on Boxing Day.

Amorim has now lost five of his first 10 games in charge since succeeding Erik ten Hag last month. Ahead of United’s meeting with Newcastle on Monday, Amorim insisted that he could be sacked if results don’t drastically improve.

Despite his statement, the Portuguese coach retains overwhelming support from the fanbase – a sentiment shared by Ronaldo, who has intimated he knows what needs to happen to awaken United.

Speaking on Friday at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, Ronaldo said [via Sky Sports], “He (Amorim) did a fantastic job in Portugal with my (club) Sporting.”

“But the Premier League is a different beast, the most competitive league in the world.”

“I knew that it would be tough and they will continue the storm. But the storm will finish and the sun will rise. Fingers crossed, it will be good with him and I hope the best for Manchester United because it is a club I still love.”

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner added, “I said this one year and a half ago and I will continue to say it: the problem is not the coaches.”

“It’s like the aquarium and you have the fish inside and it’s sick, and you take him out and fix the problem.”

“If you put it back in the aquarium it will be sick again. This is the problem of Manchester United. It is the same.”

When asked if the situation at United is the same as when he left, Ronaldo responded, “100 per cent. If I were the owner of the club I would make things clear and adjust what I think is bad there.”

“I’m still very young, I have so many plans and dreams ahead. Mark my words I will be owner of a big club, for sure.”

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