RUBEN AMORIM BLOCKS ONLINE ABUSE

Manchester United manager , Ruben Amorim, has made it known that he chooses not to engage with social media as a way of protecting himself from the negative comments. The Portuguese coach is also prepared to lose quite a lot of money in the process through the sponsorship contracts that he would not be able to sign. Ruben Amorim has had his first year in charge at Old Trafford and it has been full of ups and downs. The United team completed the previous season in the 15th position of the Premier League, which is a very low place for them since it is the worst season of their top-flight since they got relegated back in 1973/74. Very recently the results have slightly improved and this has allowed the team to be in the seventh place before the visit of West Ham on Thursday. The 40-year-old manager expressed that online abuse has become part and parcel of life for top-tier managers and he steers clear of the platforms to guard himself and his family.

He said during the pre-match press conference on Wednesday, "I don't read it. I protect myself." "I don't watch the news when they are talking about Manchester United. Not because I disagree with what they are saying, most of the time I agree. But it's a way of me staying healthy."

"It's bad enough when we lose or draw or when I know we haven't done well, my feeling as a coach is enough. I don't want other feelings around the club." "The only way is to protect myself. Of course I lose money in sponsorships. On Instagram I could win a lot of money," said the manager.
"My life quality and family protection, the way I can live a normal life is not worth it. A few more dollars or pounds is not worth it."

The injury-plagued United striker Matheus Cunha is believed to be back in the squad for the game on Thursday which is a great help before the busy holiday fixture period. The Brazilian was absent from the last two games just at the time when he was getting used to his new surroundings in Manchester after transferring from Wolves in June.

"He still has more levels to go," said Amorim. "He has moved to another club with different pressure, but I think he manages that well."
"Initially, he faced difficulties since he was not getting points and his mind was preoccupied with the statistics."
"He has such an impact in the team but at the same time, I see Cunha as a player with a great potential to develop both defensively and offensively." On the other hand, United's two players, Harry Maguire and Benjamin Sesko, are still out of action due to their injuries.