Ruben Amorim has admitted that he “will not have the time” to fix Manchester United after their latest Premier League setback, a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The loss to Forest was United’s 13th league defeat of the season, leaving them languishing in 13th place and dangerously close to their worst-ever Premier League campaign. Anthony Elanga’s early strike was enough to secure all three points for Forest, deepening the pressure on Amorim and his team as they continue to underperform in the league.

The defeat to Forest has intensified scrutiny on Amorim, whose tactical approach is now under significant scrutiny. Speaking to reporters after the match, Amorim conceded that managing Manchester United under such circumstances was challenging. “In Manchester United, you don’t have the time,” Amorim said. “We have to get it right fast. The pressure is too big sometimes.” The defeat further exacerbates concerns over the team’s lack of progress and Amorim’s ability to turn things around in such a high-pressure environment.

Despite dominating possession for large spells of the match, United struggled to break down Forest’s defensive setup. Amorim admitted that his side lacked the necessary cutting edge to overcome Forest’s solid defense, which allowed them to hold on to their slender lead. “They played well defensively,” Amorim said, “and we didn’t have the necessary quality to break through.”

United did control much of the second half, pushing forward in search of an equalizer, but they once again failed to create meaningful chances or convert the opportunities that came their way. This inability to convert possession into goals has been a recurring theme throughout the season and continues to be a major point of concern for the manager and fans alike.

With a crucial Manchester derby on the horizon, Amorim now faces mounting pressure to turn things around quickly. Failure to deliver a positive result against City could intensify the questions surrounding his future at Old Trafford, as United’s struggles in the league show no signs of abating. The manager knows time is running out to prove that he can fix the problems at United and restore the club to its competitive best.