Manchester United coach Robin Amorim during the Manchester City match. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Ruben Amorim has admitted there is a high level of “anxiety” around Manchester United at the moment following their devastating defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday.
For the second year in a row, Bournemouth thrashed the Red Devils 3-0 at Old Trafford in a result that left United in 13th place, closer to the bottom three than the top four.
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Bournemouth created very little until Dean Howeson headed home a Ryan Christie free-kick in the 29th minute.
The Cherries team followed this up with two goals in two minutes in the second half, scored by Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo, to repeat the result at the Theater of Dreams last season.
Needless to say, traveling Bournemouth fans were pleased with what they saw from their team, with full-time manager Andoni Iraola knowing their side now sit fifth in the Premier League.
Bournemouth fans are singing full-time praise for Andoni Iraola.
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Ruben Amorim admits 'anxiety' at Old Trafford
And while Bournemouth fans are jubilant, United fans will be as well Pulling their hair.
Carelessness and gifting of opposition possession has become commonplace at Old Trafford, while United have now conceded nine free kicks from set-pieces in the Premier League this season – only Wolves (14) have a worse record.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Amorim admitted there is an unhealthy amount of “anxiety” surrounding players and fans at the moment.
Amorim said: “Yes, without conceding anything against the opponent, then a set piece makes us more nervous, all over the field, I felt it.” Official website of Manchester United).
“From the first minute, there was a lot of anxiety – that's normal because of the context and it's really disappointing.
“We then created a lot of scoring chances and again, like against Tottenham, they scored two goals and it was really difficult. After that third goal, it looked like everyone on the pitch was suffering – the fans, the players, everyone. It's a difficult moment but we have to.” We must face it and prepare for the next match.”
