The worst part is they have a free man, we are losing balls without any pressure and not doing what we are supposed to do. Then it’s really hard. It was clear they will create chances by second balls – we were soft.”

“The Worst Part Is…”—Ruben Amorim Delivers Brutal Assessment of Manchester United’s Performance in Everton Stalemate

Ruben Amorim did not hold back after Manchester United’s frustrating draw against Everton, offering a brutally honest verdict on his team’s lackluster display. With emotions running high, the Portuguese manager summed up his frustration in a single, cutting word—one that reflected the deep disappointment felt by fans and players alike.

United’s performance at Goodison Park was a tale of two halves. In the first 45 minutes, they were unrecognizable—sluggish, disorganized, and second-best in nearly every aspect of the game. Everton capitalized on United’s defensive frailties, racing to a two-goal lead as Amorim watched in disbelief from the sidelines. The lack of intensity and discipline left the manager visibly exasperated, and when asked about his team’s showing, his response was as blunt as it was damning.

“The worst part is,” Amorim admitted, “we didn’t even exist in the first half.”

That single statement encapsulated everything wrong with United’s approach—no fight, no urgency, no identity. It was a performance that simply did not meet the standards expected at one of the world’s biggest clubs. Although United managed to rally in the second half and salvage a point, Amorim made it clear that such a response should never have been necessary in the first place.

His words were more than just criticism—they were a challenge. A demand for accountability. A warning that complacency would not be tolerated under his leadership. The question now is whether his players will heed the message and rise to the occasion, or if this brutal wake-up call will be just another moment of unfulfilled potential in a season filled with inconsistency.