Man Utd have failed to win their first three games of the season, including a Carabao Cup loss to Grimsby Town; Amorim: “Sometimes I want to quit, sometimes I want to be here for 20 years. Sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I love my players, this is my way of doing things.
After the Carabao Cup exit at Grimsby, Amorim said his players “spoke really loud” and that “something has to change”, leading to speculation over his future.
Ahead of Saturday’s visit of Burnley, the head coach admitted his emotions can sometimes get the better of him, explaining: “Sometimes I want to quit, sometimes I want to be here for 20 years.
Reflecting on his comments after the Grimsby match, Amorim also said he will not change how he speaks to the media and will try to honestly reflect how he feels.
Amorim said: “I know that when I speak these things, to be really honest, every time that we have a defeat like that, I will be like that.
“Sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I love my players – this is my way of doing things. I am going to be like that. In that moment, I was so frustrated.
“You have experienced people talking about the way I should perform with the media, to be more calm. I am not going to be like that.
“I am trying to accept that and I am going to be who I am, that’s why I have the passion I have. In that moment I was disappointed. We had a good pre-season and were playing better.
“That kind of performance, I was really disappointed with everything. But now it is a new game.”
Friday’s newspapers claimed Amorim will hold talks with United’s hierarchy during the September international break over his future – with one report claiming United are fearful he could walk away from the job.
Asked about any planned talks, Amorim replied: “I always have conversations with them. I am just focused on this game [against Burnley]. I need to live this day by day. I am going to be like that all the time so prepare yourselves.”
