- Manchester United Women’s head coach Marc Skinner aimed a brutal swipe at Ruben Amorim’s techniques
- Amorim often shies away from watching penalties with the spot, costing United on several occasions this season
- United’s women have made an unbeaten start to the Women’s Super League this season and are second on the table
Manchester United Women’s head coach Marc Skinner appeared to aim a thinly-veiled dig at the men’s counterpart, Ruben Amorim.
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Amorim has struggled to churn out satisfactory results consistently, making him the subject of many rumours online.
Skinner commented on how he behaves during penalties. His side recently beat Vålerenga 1-0 on their Champions League debut.
Man United W head coach aims swipe at Amorim
Maya Le Tissier scored the only goal of he game from the spot in the first half to ensure United began their campaign with maximum points.
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Speaking after the game, Skinner stated that he was ‘not one of these managers’ who look away at penalties.
“When she (Le Tissier) steps up for a penalty, I feel confident, I absolutely do. You’re at the mercy of technique, not whether the wind is in the wrong direction,” he said via Man United’s website.
The comments come at a time when Amorim continues to look away during penalties. The Red Devils haven’t been lucky from the spot this season, with captain Bruno Fernandes missing twice from the spot so far.
United were also eliminated from the Carabao Cup by League Two side Grimsby Town on post-match penalties.
Why Amorim doesn’t watch penalties
At all times during penalties, Amorim has often hung his head and avoided looking at what is happening inside the area.
I don’t like watching penalties. I don’t like to see penalties, but I like to see the image of the fans.”
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“But I was just thinking that what has to be has to be, and we understand sometimes one moment can change a lot of things,” he explained after beating Burnley thanks to a Fernandes last-minute penalty.
Amorim’s side beat Sunderland 2-0 in their last game before the international break to move to 10th place with 10 points. They travel to Anfield after the break to face a struggling Liverpool side.
Skinner’s side, meanwhile, beat Everton 4-1 on Sunday to keep tabs with Chelsea at the top of the Women’s Super League table. They have 14 points, two less than the reigning champions, Chelsea, who beat Tottenham Hotspur thanks to a Keira Walsh thunderbolt.
They play Atletico Madrid in the second game of the Champions League on Thursday.
Former Chelsea star suggests Amorim’s replacement
In a related story, former Chelsea star Joe Cole said time is up for Ruben Amorim at Man United.
He called for the club to dismiss the Portuguese tactician, proposing that former England manager Gareth Southgate might be a suitable replacement.
Southgate was heavily linked to the role last year, but fans have strongly opposed his potential appointment.
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