Manchester Derby Shockwaves: Ruben Amorim’s Explosive Outburst After United’s Loss to City

“Please don’t blame me, it wasn’t my fault…” – A Manager Under Fire

 

The Manchester Derby is always one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season, but for Manchester United fans, this one will go down as a nightmare. On a day where everything was on the line — bragging rights, pride, and momentum — United crumbled in dramatic fashion against City, leaving fans devastated.

 

But if the defeat wasn’t painful enough, the real storm began after the final whistle. United head coach Ruben Amorim shocked the footballing world with a brutally raw and unfiltered post-match confession. His words weren’t just a critique — they were a direct attack on one of his own players.

 

In his statement, Amorim said:

 

> “Please don’t blame me, it wasn’t my fault. I did my best but the true reasons why we didn’t win was because of him and we could all see that. He’s so slow to react and he caused the first goal. Both in training and on the field he’s just so slow with the ball and it disgusts me.”

 

 

 

The word “disgusts” echoed like a thunderclap. This wasn’t just frustration. This was an emotional, borderline personal admission from a manager at his breaking point.

 

 

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Fans in Shock: “This is Not What We Paid For!”

 

Manchester United fans are no strangers to disappointment in recent years, but what they heard from their coach left them stunned. The expectation was that Amorim would speak about tactical errors, the brilliance of City’s attack, or perhaps even the refereeing decisions. Instead, he openly named and shamed a member of his squad, effectively throwing the player under the bus.

 

One fan leaving Old Trafford was furious:

 

“I can’t believe we pay money to see such a flop run around the field without making any impact! And this is all the coach could say? Absolute disgrace!”

 

 

Another supporter posted online within minutes of the interview:

 

“If a player is slow in training and match after match, why does Amorim keep playing him? Don’t come out and blame one person when the whole team bottled it!”

 

 

The atmosphere around the club is now one of anger, confusion, and disbelief. This wasn’t what 80% of Manchester United fans expected to hear. Instead of accountability, they got division.

 

 

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Dressing Room Fallout Looms

 

Sources close to the dressing room suggest that Amorim’s patience with this particular player has been wearing thin for weeks. His frustration reportedly began on the training ground, where teammates themselves complained about the player’s lack of sharpness and quick decision-making.

 

Now that the manager has gone public with his feelings, the risk of a complete dressing room split is very real. Senior players could see this as a breach of trust — managers are supposed to protect their squad in public, not expose them. Others may secretly agree with Amorim’s comments, further deepening the divide.

 

The big question now is: Has Amorim lost control of the dressing room before he’s even had time to truly build it?

 

 

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Pressure on Amorim and the “Flop” Player

 

For the coach, this defeat was already damaging. Losing to City means United are once again lagging behind their rivals both in results and in mentality. But the fallout from his post-match remarks could make things even worse.

 

If the board views his comments as “crossing the line,” he could come under internal scrutiny.

 

If the fans side with the player, Amorim risks losing the public’s trust.

 

And if the squad turns against him, it may only be a matter of time before cracks become impossible to repair.

 

 

For the player in question, the situation is dire. Being publicly criticized as “slow” and “disgusting” is as humiliating as it gets at this level. Every touch, every mistake, and every appearance he makes from now on will be under intense scrutiny. Fans will boo at the first sign of weakness, pundits will pounce, and opponents will target him.

 

 

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A Club in Turmoil

 

United are supposed to be on a rebuilding path, but nights like this show just how fragile that journey still is. One defeat to City has sparked a storm of anger, finger-pointing, and embarrassment. The fans are restless, the manager is emotional, and the squad’s unity is in doubt.

 

The words “it wasn’t my fault” may come back to haunt Ruben Amorim. A Manchester United manager is expected to take responsibility — even when things go wrong. Passing the blame, especially in this way, is seen by many as a sign of weakness.

 

As one lifelong fan wrote bitterly on social media:

 

“Sir Alex would never throw one of his players under the bus like that. Amorim has already lost me.”

 

 

 

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What Happens Next?

 

The next fixtures will now be played under a heavy cloud of tension. United can either rally together, use the criticism as fuel, and bounce back — or collapse further under the weight of division.

 

The world will be watching to see:

 

Will Amorim apologize and try to rebuild trust?

 

Will the player fight back with performances that silence critics?

 

Or will this be remembered as the night when United’s season began to unravel?

 

 

One thing is certain — the Manchester Derby didn’t just end in a defeat. It ended in a scandal, one that will dominate headlines for weeks to come.