‘He doesn’t believe that’ – Paul Scholes makes alarming Ruben Amorim claims
Paul Scholes has claimed that he doesn’t think that Ruben Amorim likes his Manchester United team. The Red Devils recorded a 2-2 draw with Lyon in the quarter-finals of the Europa League on Thursday night in a performance that left a lot to be desired. Paul Scholes believes that Ruben Amorim doesn’t rate his Man United teamTNT Sports Amorim’s side were made to pay for two avoidable errors from goalkeeper Andre Onana which led to both of Lyon’s goals. Onana spilt a shot in the final seconds of stoppage time which Rayan Cherki pounced on and dinked in to equalise on the rebound. The error came after he allowed Thiago Almada’s cross to drift all the way into his own net for a 25th minute opener. Those errors cost Man United the chance to take a crucial lead back to Old Trafford for next Thursday’s second leg. Since the start of last season, Onana has made nine errors that have led to Man United conceding goals, but asked about his goalkeeper’s performance post-match, Amorim refused to be drawn into criticising him. Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: “What’s important is to focus on the next game. “When one player makes a mistake, all of the team makes a mistake so we continue like that.” Asked if he’d consider dropping Onana, Amorim replied: “No, we’ll continue to do the same thing in training, seeing the game and trying to choose the best eleven to win every match.” Amorim, who has been in the Old Trafford hotseat since November, also suggested that the team is improving as they get used to his philosophy. Scholes simply wasn’t buying that suggestion, as the legendary midfielder said: “I don’t think he believes that, to be honest with you. Onana made two costly errors against LyonGetty Amorim stuck up for his players, but Scholes wasn’t convincedGetty Onana endured a night to forget against the French side “I don’t think he likes his team. “I think he knows that he hasn’t got a great football team and I think he wants and needs better – you can see that from the way he is on the touchline. “He always looks disappointed to me and the way he’s speaking tells me that he’s disappointed with what he’s got and he needs better. “Everyone knows he needs better if they’re to challenge and be where we want Manchester United to be and it’s all over the pitch. “I think he can be quite pleased defensively – they look quite tight and quite solid recently but it’s taken away that goal threat that they should have. “The quality around the pitch isn’t quite there. They don’t have control in the middle of the pitch and he knows, he’s not stupid. A disappointing end to the night for Man United, although they’re in a good position to reach the semi-finals ahead of the second leg at Old Trafford next ThursdayGetty “He’s never going to say it but he doesn’t like the football team and I might be wrong, but the impression I get is that this team is nowhere near the standard that he wants and expects and it could take two or three years to get something a lot better and a lot more enjoyable to watch but that’s what he’ll fight for.” Man United face a difficult trip to Newcastle on Sunday afternoon, before facing the second leg against Lyon.
Paul Scholes has claimed that he doesn’t think that Ruben Amorim likes his Manchester United team.
The Red Devils recorded a 2-2 draw with Lyon in the quarter-finals of the Europa League on Thursday night in a performance that left a lot to be desired.
Amorim’s side were made to pay for two avoidable errors from goalkeeper Andre Onana which led to both of Lyon’s goals.
Onana spilt a shot in the final seconds of stoppage time which Rayan Cherki pounced on and dinked in to equalise on the rebound.
The error came after he allowed Thiago Almada’s cross to drift all the way into his own net for a 25th minute opener.
Those errors cost Man United the chance to take a crucial lead back to Old Trafford for next Thursday’s second leg.
Since the start of last season, Onana has made nine errors that have led to Man United conceding goals, but asked about his goalkeeper’s performance post-match, Amorim refused to be drawn into criticising him.
Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: “What’s important is to focus on the next game.
“When one player makes a mistake, all of the team makes a mistake so we continue like that.”
Asked if he’d consider dropping Onana, Amorim replied: “No, we’ll continue to do the same thing in training, seeing the game and trying to choose the best eleven to win every match.”
Amorim, who has been in the Old Trafford hotseat since November, also suggested that the team is improving as they get used to his philosophy.
Scholes simply wasn’t buying that suggestion, as the legendary midfielder said: “I don’t think he believes that, to be honest with you.
“I don’t think he likes his team.
“I think he knows that he hasn’t got a great football team and I think he wants and needs better – you can see that from the way he is on the touchline.
“He always looks disappointed to me and the way he’s speaking tells me that he’s disappointed with what he’s got and he needs better.
“Everyone knows he needs better if they’re to challenge and be where we want Manchester United to be and it’s all over the pitch.
“I think he can be quite pleased defensively – they look quite tight and quite solid recently but it’s taken away that goal threat that they should have.
“The quality around the pitch isn’t quite there. They don’t have control in the middle of the pitch and he knows, he’s not stupid.
“He’s never going to say it but he doesn’t like the football team and I might be wrong, but the impression I get is that this team is nowhere near the standard that he wants and expects and it could take two or three years to get something a lot better and a lot more enjoyable to watch but that’s what he’ll fight for.”
Man United face a difficult trip to Newcastle on Sunday afternoon, before facing the second leg against Lyon.
