Matheus Cunha has publicly defended Ruben Amorim and insisted that credit for Manchester United’s recent improvement should still be given to the Portuguese coach.
talking to DAZN PortugalCunha explained that he feels Amorim’s influence is visible, even though United have now entered a new phase under Michael Carrick.
“I was always very grateful for everything Ruben did,” Cunha said. “When things change, it’s very easy to see what came up only as problems. But it’s quite the opposite – he was an incredible person.”
There is weight in those words. Amorim’s magic at United divided opinions. The results were inconsistent. Strategic debates dominated the coverage. Yet Cunha suggests that internal perception was very different from external noise.
pressure and perception
Cunha pointed directly to the pressures surrounding Amorim’s tactical system.
“The pressure on that system to deliver was so great that we forgot how simple the overall context was and focused too much on the negative.” he explained.
In other words, the investigation may have overshadowed the structural work being done behind the scenes.
Importantly, Cunha also highlighted recruitment. “A lot of new players came in because of him. So I think he’s a big part of the success we’re having now.”
This is an important claim. This implies that the current movement under Carrick is not entirely different from that of the era of Amorim, but is partly a continuation of the foundation already laid.
more than just structures
Cunha also downplayed Amorim’s allegations obsession with strategic shapes.
“To be very honest, I think football numerology is very confusing,” He said. “We attack in different ways and end up defending in the formation that everyone says is Ruben’s.”
That comment subtly reinforces his broader point. Systems evolve during matches. Structures change. What matters is harmony and understanding.
For Manchester United supporters, this provides an interesting inside perspective. Amorim’s tenure cannot be remembered through results or structures alone. According to Cunha, his cultural and squad-building influence still shapes United today.
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