Man Utd hasn’t been in their best form since Amorim took over from former coach Erik ten Hag in November 2024, with both fans and the club’s hierarchy anticipating a turnaround in results and overall team performance.

However, until their last three matches, where they recorded wins, head coach Amorim had taken just 34 points from his 33 Premier League games in charge.

Speaking about his former club, Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo, during an interview with Piers Morgan, aired on Tuesday, November 4, noted that the club’s current form is not entirely the coach’s fault, highlighting the need for a general structural change, as Amorim would not be able to do miracles at United as some expect him to.

He said the Man Utd he knows is currently not on a good path, and that saddens him.

“Miracles? Miracles are impossible. We say in Portugal, miracles are only in Fátima. For me, I'm sad because of the club, one of the most important clubs in the world and a club that I still have in my heart because of obvious reasons. Manchester United right now doesn't have a structure. I hope that changes in the near future, because the potential of the club is amazing,” he said.

He continued, “We all have to be honest and look at ourselves and say, Listen, they are not on a good path. So they need to change.”

Cristiano Ronaldo went on to lament the decline in Manchester United’s structure and foundation compared to the club’s earlier years.

“You have to follow with intelligent people, smart people, to create a base for the future, as Manchester United did so many years ago. Nicky, Garys, Roy Keanes, Beckhams, they became big players, but they had youth” he added.

Ronaldo’s contract at Old Trafford was terminated after an interview with Morgan in November 2022, in which he said he felt “betrayed” by United and that he was being forced out.

He added that he did not respect then-manager Ten Hag and criticised the Dutch boss again in September 2024, saying that United must “rebuild everything”.

Ronaldo signed a new contract last summer with Al-Nassr that expires in 2027, and he is expected to play for Portugal in the 2026 World Cup.

Asked by Morgan when he might retire, Ronaldo replied: “Soon. But I think I will be prepared.

“It will be tough, of course. But Piers, I prepared my future since the age of 25, 26, 27 years old. So I think I will be capable of supporting that pressure.”

Meanwhile, Manchester United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, has confirmed the club’s plans to support head coach Amorim to build the team’s capacity.

They intend to sign more players in the next transfer window, either in January or next summer, as Amorim’s three consecutive wins have sparked some optimism about his future at Old Trafford. His last three matches against Sunderland, Liverpool, and Brighton have been just wins.

Wilcox said the club’s hierarchy have already identified the loops that need to be closed to ensure better performance.

"We have got a clear plan. We know what we have to do, and we know the areas of the team that we have to improve. For us to get in the top four and consistently challenge for Champions League places, win Champions Leagues, and win Premier Leagues, we have to invest in the squad. We have to buy the right players. The right players who are talented but also who can deal with the pressure, who can take the squad forward," Wilcox said in an interview with United's website.

United have spent close to £250 million ($329m) on new players since Amorim took the job at Old Trafford in November 2024.

Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe suggested during the October international break that he is willing to give the 40-year-old "three years" to implement his plan.

And Wilcox has backed the British billionaire's comments by saying the board will "stay calm" even if United's form dips.

"We have just got to keep this going now. Not get too carried away when we win and not get too disappointed when we lose. We know we are making progress. I am sure there are going to be bumps in the road, but we have just got to make sure we stay calm irrespective of the noise outside," Wilcox said.

Wilcox's remarks follow heightened conversations about Amorim’s competence and tactical prowess to help improve Man Utd’s dwindling form, particularly since his takeover from Ten Hag, who was dismissed in November 2024 over a poor run of results.

On September 14, Man Utd suffered an embarrassing defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The Reds lost against their rivals in a 0-3 derby with a brace from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.

Speaking in a post-match conference, Amorim addressed some mistakes made by his side, highlighting the confused state of the players at times. According to him, some goals could have been avoided, but he admits he made poor decisions during the game.

On his tactical philosophy, which has come under massive attack, particularly after the derby defeat against City, he reiterated that he will not change it. Some critics have slammed him for his 3-4-3 setup, which appears to be affecting players like Bruno Fernandes or Benjamin Šešk, given United’s current position on the league table.

“It’s not a record that you should have at Manchester United… But I’m not going to change. When I want to change my philosophy, I will change. If not, you have to change the man.”