Ruben Amorim after derby defeat: “I won’t change my philosophy”

Overview

• Manchester United endured a heavy 0-3 defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Manchester City.
• After the loss, Amorim made it clear that he would not change his philosophy.
• Loss at the Etihad has once again sparked debate over manager Ruben Amorim’s persistence with his favoured 3-4-3 system.

Manchester United endured a heavy 0-3 defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Manchester City in the ongoing Premier League on September 14. The loss at the Etihad has once again sparked debate over manager Ruben Amorim’s persistence with his favoured 3-4-3 system.

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When questioned about whether he would abandon his philosophy after the latest setback, Amorim made his stance clear.

"I won't change my philosophy. If they [United hierarchy] want it changed, you change the man. I am not going to change my philosophy. I will play my way until I want to change," Amorim told reporters. "Guys, I understand [the questions] and I accept it is not a record you should have at Man United. But there are a lot of things that you have no idea about what happen in the last months."

The Portuguese boss admitted he is feeling the pain of defeats even more than the fans, but insisted he remains fully committed.

"My message is I will do everything." - Amorim

"I understand everything. It is normal [if fans are losing faith], but I don't accept that we are not doing better. We are doing better and the results don't show that, the record says everything, I understand. My message is I will do everything. I will give everything. It is not my decision, the rest. I will do my best. I am suffering more than [the fans]."

Amorim also acknowledged the gulf in quality between his side and Pep Guardiola’s side but urged patience as his project continues to take shape.

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"We play against a coach that won six Premier League titles and we are building things, trying to fight against these teams," he said. "But I am not going to defend myself, it's always the same question, trying to protect myself. We need to do better."