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Eriksen Says Amorim's 'Worst in History' Jibe Hurt Manchester United Players

The former United midfielder argues the manager's candour piled on pressure despite this season's improved results.

Overview

  • Christian Eriksen told The Times that Ruben Amorim's 'maybe the worst' assessment 'didn't help at all' and was unhelpful for the squad.
  • Amorim made the remark in January after a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton, citing just two wins in ten league games and calling the side 'maybe the worst' in club history.
  • Eriksen said criticism like that should stay inside the club to avoid adding labels and pressure on players who were already trying to block out external noise.
  • The Denmark international left on a free in the summer to join Wolfsburg after 107 United appearances, including 22 under Amorim.
  • United have improved this season, sitting sixth with 29 points after their Boxing Day win over Newcastle and three points off the top four following last season's 15th-place finish.