Ruben Amorim: Manchester United boss says lack of quality was to blame for Nottingham Forest defeat | Football News

Ruben Amorim admitted that Manchester United's lack of quality cost them against Nottingham Forest and reiterated that there was no quick fix.

United were beaten 3-2 by Forest in Amorim's first loss at Old Trafford, and are now down to 13th place in the Premier League table.

Amorim had never lost a top-flight league game once before in his coaching career. It didn't take him long to experience that at Manchester United

He said Sky Sports: “It was a tough game, we started both halves very badly. It was difficult to calm down the players and continue the game as we should. No we had a lot of quality but a lot of heart. To concede two goals after half time in this context is very difficult.

“We need more time to install conditions. If you see the first goal it was a good mix between the players and after the first goal we had some good moments, creating chances but we went on without thinking. It is a difficult context but we have been there. to understand that this is a long journey and that's the jobs we have.”

Nikola Milenkovic headed Forest ahead inside two minutes as United conceded their third goal in a week from a set piece after being controlled by Arsenal on Wednesday night.

When asked who was to blame for the poor group from the corner, Amorim said: “This is more my fault, because I am responsible.

“And we tried to do it in the best way. We did a lot of work in this area, because we saw it in Arsenal. It was very difficult.

“In this context, at the beginning of the game, we suffered in the first play. It is very difficult to put energy in the team, but we managed to do it. We drew the game (level 1-1).

“In the second half, the same thing. And then you see it in everyone. The fans, the players.

“It's really hard to put something out, like, keep doing your job. We managed to score one more, but then it was more like we wanted, but with quality without a lot.”

United have now suffered back-to-back defeats under Amorim as any new manager's sacking has had little short-term impact on results.

Amorim said: “I had this and worse in Sport at first. I know it feels the same to me. For the world it's completely different because you know there is sport in Portugal, but in Manchester you have a lot of attention, but for me it's the same.

“If you know a little bit about football, this happens with a lot of clubs. And we have to keep doing the same things and develop the team because this will turn around. So we need time and we have to keep working the same way every day.”

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Sky Sports' Adam Bate:

“Amorim has definitely changed the style of play at United, changing the formation as well. They are trying to be more patient but this defeat represents a serious problem. levels.

“At Ipswich, much of the possession was inside their own half. Here, they were able to get closer to the opposition goal, with 71.6 percent of the ball. For context, no they only had that much possession once under Erik ten Hag – in a rout of Crystal Palace.

“But the lack of creativity was alarming, especially when Fernandes was withdrawn. United were no doubt overwhelmed by Nuno's impressive match management as well. His careful substitutions left Harry Maguire with time on the ball. He could not use it.

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“Amorim will want to turn United into a team that can control the ball with confidence and the example of the first goal – Matthijs de Ligt making a through pass to spark the move – will be one he 'mark as evidence that he can. to be effective.

“But what followed was a reminder that this team is still too fragile, prone to unthinkable mistakes that could undermine the best laid plans. This job takes time to get right. And their next Premier League game is the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium , wait Sky Sports.”