Ruben Amorim has criticised the mindset within his Manchester United squad, warning that the team is losing its identity as one of football's elite clubs after a 2-0 home defeat to West Ham on Sunday.
Just days after securing a spot in the Europa League final, United fell flat against a struggling Hammers side who earned their first league victory at Old Trafford since 2007. Goals from Toma Soucek and Jarrod Bowen handed West Ham the win, condemning United to their 17th Premier League loss of the season-nine of which have come at home.
The underwhelming performance left Amorim visibly frustrated. Since replacing Erik ten Hag in November, the 40-year-old Portuguese manager has frequently voiced concerns over his side's lack of intensity and drive.
My biggest worry is the growing sense that it's acceptable to lose because our league position won't change much," Amorim said after the match. "That mindset is dangerous. We're Manchester United, and it should feel like a disaster to lose a home match. That sense of urgency is missing, and it's alarming.
Amorim, who joined United from Sporting Lisbon, said this mentality was the most concerning issue at a club that hasnt lifted the Premier League trophy since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.