Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has highlighted the importance of focusing on player development and internal improvement rather than relying solely on the transfer market. Speaking to reporters, the 39-year-old provided insights into the club’s challenges and his vision for sustainable success.
Focus on Internal Talent
Amorim stressed the need to prioritize understanding and developing the players already at the club. He pointed out that a lack of focus on the academy and unclear recruitment strategies could hinder long-term success:
> “We have to focus on what we have, we have to focus on the academy, and also to have clear profiles of the players when you get them. It’s a lot of details you have to manage.”
He acknowledged the competitive disadvantages Sporting faces, such as the physicality of opposing teams, and called for a more meticulous approach to recruitment and player profiling.
The Importance of Process
Amorim highlighted the necessity of refining processes within the club before making decisions about buying and selling players:
> “Every detail counts and you have to be very clear, first in the profiles, arrange all the process, and then go to that phase of buying and selling players.”
The manager also emphasized the need to teach players the club’s philosophy, requiring time and patience to build a cohesive team capable of competing at the highest level.
The Pressure of Managing a “Massive Club”
Amorim did not shy away from acknowledging the pressures of managing a club of Sporting’s stature. He remarked:
> “If you don’t win, the coach goes, the players go. We have to improve as a team, we have to arrange a lot of things in our club before thinking about just buying or selling players.”
His comments underline the challenges of balancing short-term results with long-term planning in a high-pressure environment.
A Vision for Sustainable Success
Ruben Amorim’s remarks reflect his commitment to fostering sustainable growth at Manchester United By emphasizing player development, clear recruitment strategies, and internal processes, the manager aims to build a competitive team from within. As the club navigates these challenges, Amorim’s focus on improvement may provide the foundation for long-term success.