Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has opened up about his emotional outburst following his team’s 3-1 loss to Brighton at Old Trafford last weekend.

The defeat added to a challenging start for Amorim, who took charge of the Red Devils in November. Reports surfaced that the Portuguese coach smashed a tactical TV in frustration after the game, an action that raised eyebrows among fans and media.

The incident led Amorim to declare that his squad is the “worst Manchester United team in history,” a statement he has now addressed in a press conference ahead of their Europa League clash with Rangers on Thursday.

Speaking candidly about his actions, Amorim said:

“I didn’t think, that’s why. I’m a young guy, and sometimes I make a mistake. That’s why I don’t [usually] speak after the game. This game, I needed to talk, and maybe it was a mistake. Then I get more nervous and go to the [press] conference really nervous and say things you should not say. I don’t promise I will not do it again. I don’t know, but I’ll try to improve.”

Amorim also clarified the misunderstanding surrounding his earlier comments, particularly the use of the word “nervous.”

“I did not say I was nervous. I said the team was nervous, and I was frustrated. Frustrated is different from nervous. If you say for the players it is good to see the coach frustrated, maybe not, but I did not say I was nervous.”

Amorim’s early tenure at Manchester United has been rocky, with inconsistent performances leaving fans questioning the direction of the club. As the Red Devils prepare for their Europa League tie, Amorim will be hoping his players can respond positively and begin to turn their fortunes around.

United’s Europa League clash against Rangers could prove to be a pivotal moment, both for Amorim’s tenure and for restoring belief among the team and supporters.