Amorim says he is not safe from the sack at Old Trafford

Ruben Amorim says the Manchester United manager should never get “comfortable” and relishes the pressure the role brings.

The Portuguese made a slow start at Old Trafford after succeeding Erik ten Hag in last night’s 2-0 defeat at Wolves, a third failure on the trot in all competitions.

United paid £10.6m to take Amorim away from Sporting CP last month and he accepts the situation he finds himself in now.

“The Manchester United manager can never, no matter what, be comfortable,” Amorim said.

“You can argue that I’ve been here for a month and I’ve had four training (sessions), but we’re not winning. That’s the reality.”

Defeat at Molineux means United are 14th in the Premier League table – points closer to the relegation zone than the top four.

Sports payment makes no difference

Amorim does not believe the fact that United paid such a significant sum to bring him to Old Trafford makes a difference to his job security.

“I know that if we don’t win, whether they pay the ransom or not, every manager is at risk,” he said. “I like it because it’s work.

“It’s part of football to have these difficult moments. I already knew it would be difficult. You expect to win more games, have players with more confidence to sell the idea and work and improve things.

“It’s really hard at the moment. We have to survive to have time and then improve the team.”

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A tough test against the returning Magpies

Next up for United is a home game against a Newcastle side who have won their last three league games, scoring 11 goals in the process.

It’s another tricky game for Amorim’s men, but he hopes his players can inspire the fans rather than the other way around.

Asked what he wanted from the fans at Old Trafford on Monday night, he replied: “Nothing.

“I wouldn’t dare to ask our fans anything. They give us everything: a full stadium, always cheering, applauding defeat after defeat.

“I just want to give something to the fans, not ask something from them.”