Rúben Amorim has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s statements. The forty-year-old forward had said he did not expect the Manchester United manager to perform miracles. We have made many mistakes in the past and we are trying to correct them.
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Rúben Amorim has responded at length to Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent comments as Manchester United prepare for a high-profile trip to face Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday at 13:30 on 08-11-2025.
The build-up to the game has been dominated by Ronaldo’s interview with Piers Morgan, where the Al-Nassr forward said Amorim is doing his best but cannot be expected to perform miracles. He argued that United have good players yet some lack the mentality required to represent the club, adding that it pains him because the team remains close to his heart.
Asked about those remarks at his Thursday press conference, Amorim made a point of acknowledging the weight Ronaldo’s words carry. He noted that Ronaldo knows his voice moves opinion and stirs debate, but stressed that United must keep their focus on what comes next. Amorim said the club has made mistakes in the past and is working to correct them, and he urged everyone to resist dwelling on previous setbacks. The message was about turning the page, tightening details on the training ground, and approaching the coming challenges with clarity and conviction.
That attitude feeds directly into the Tottenham fixture. United travel to North London for an early kick-off that will test their structure, concentration, and resilience from the opening whistle. Amorim framed the match as an opportunity to measure progress against a top opponent rather than a continuation of any war of words. He reminded that Tottenham defeated United in last season’s Europa League final, a result that still stings inside the dressing room and offers natural motivation. The staff have spent the week drilling patterns for both phases of the game, with an emphasis on compactness between the lines, quicker rest defence after turnovers, and cleaner first passes out of pressure to spring transitions.
From a tactical standpoint, the manager is seeking a blend of aggression and control. He wants United to press in coordinated waves without leaving gaps between midfield and defence, while also being brave enough to play through Tottenham’s first line when building from the back. The fullbacks will be asked to choose their moments carefully, stepping into midfield to create overloads when the angles are right and tucking in when Spurs try to attack the half-spaces. In possession, United aim to move the ball faster through the thirds, with the double pivot offering security behind the attacking band so that the front line can take risks between the lines.
Amorim highlighted that this is not the same United that ended last season. He pointed out that the squad has evolved, with players returning from injuries, others growing into bigger roles, and the group as a whole understanding the game plan with more clarity. He spoke about a different kind of confidence, one built on repetition and small improvements rather than short bursts of emotion. In his view, confidence is not simply a feeling but the product of daily work that becomes visible in difficult moments, such as defending the box under pressure or controlling the tempo after taking the lead.
The manager also addressed mentality, the very theme Ronaldo had raised. Amorim did not deny that standards at United must be relentless. Instead, he framed mentality as a habit that is trained every day: arriving early, demanding the ball under pressure, sprinting back in transition, accepting responsibility in key moments. He said the group has embraced those demands and that internal competition has sharpened edges across the squad. The message was clear. Respect the past, learn from what went wrong, then move forward with discipline.
Around the club, there is recognition that narratives can change quickly with results, especially in a week that ends with a match of this magnitude. The away support is expected to travel in strong numbers, and the staff believe an organised, brave performance in North London can reset the tone around United’s season. The players have been reminded to manage the early phases, deny space between the lines, and make the most of transition moments when Tottenham commit bodies forward. Set pieces have received special attention, both in defending deliveries and exploiting dead-ball opportunities at the other end.
The Ronaldo interview continues to echo in the background, but within the training ground the focus has been on controllables. Amorim has encouraged senior figures in the squad to lead conversations, keep standards high, and ensure that difficult topics are handled internally. He views outside commentary as part of life at a club of United’s size and believes the best response is unity on the pitch. The manager’s stance is that only performances can shift perception, and that the players have the responsibility and the tools to do exactly that.
There is also the matter of identity. Amorim’s teams are known for compact blocks, structured pressing, and quick vertical attacks once possession is won. Implementing those ideas in the Premier League requires patience and resilience, especially in away fixtures where the atmosphere can tilt momentum with a single moment. The coaching staff have stressed simple principles. Win duels without losing shape. Play forward when possible, circulate when not. Keep distances tight. Protect the box. Trust the rehearsed movements in the final third so that chances arrive through patterns rather than hopeful crosses.
Beyond the whiteboard, there is a human dimension that Amorim keeps returning to. He wants the group to feel calm and connected, to understand their roles, and to carry belief from the training ground onto the pitch. He has spoken about the importance of resetting after setbacks, of not allowing one comment or one result to define the direction of the season. The trip to Tottenham is not just a fixture on the calendar. It is a live test of whether United can translate their week’s work into ninety minutes of clarity, intensity, and resilience.
As for Ronaldo’s remarks, Amorim’s tone remained measured. He reiterated that a figure of Ronaldo’s stature inevitably shapes the conversation, but he refused to be drawn into a back and forth. The focus, he said, is on guiding a group with new characteristics, some familiar faces from last year, and a collective determination to be better. The coaching message has been consistent. Look ahead, correct the details, and let performances do the talking.
United will walk out in North London with recent history as a reminder and with a clear timetable in mind. Kick-off is set for Saturday at 13:30 on 08-11-2025, a stage that demands concentration from the first minute. Whatever is said off the pitch, Amorim wants this week to end with actions on it.
Updated: 03:20, 6 Nov 2025
