A former Premier League defender has reprimanded Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim after his controversial comments about the team.
Jamie Carragher has expressed his astonishment at Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim's recent comments describing his team as possibly the worst in the club's history.
Amorim made the remarks following United's 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton, a result that leaves them languishing in 13th place in the Premier League.
"In 10 games in the Premier League, we won two," said Amorim. "We are being the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United. I know that you want headlines, but I'm saying that because we have to acknowledge that and to change that. Here you go, your headlines."
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What Carragher said
Speaking on Sky Sports, the former Liverpool defender described Amorim's comments as "bizarre and ridiculous" and questioned the manager's motives for making such a statement.
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He believes that the comments are unnecessary and could have a negative impact on the confidence of the players.
"I don't know Man Utd's history as well as Gary Neville but I must say it was one of the most bizarre and ridiculous things I've ever heard a manager say," said Carragher on Sky Sports News ahead of Monday Night Football.
"Why you would make a comment like that… that's the type of comment a pundit would make, someone in my position, and you'd have to defend that. I don't know what he gains from that, what the benefit is.
Carragher also suggested that Amorim's words could make it difficult for him to motivate his team for the remainder of the season.
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"What I would say is how can the manager go into the dressing room between now and the end of the season and continually try to build them up and give them belief to beat the opposition, whoever they come up against, when he has said they're one of the worst teams in Man Utd history? At no point can I see what he'll gain from that."
Manchester United have endured a difficult start under Amorim, with only three wins in their 11 Premier League games under the Portuguese manager.
What next for Man Utd?
The Red Devils are next in Europa League action on Thursday, taking on Rangers, before travelling to Fulham three days later.