'He is the Right Person' - Liverpool Legend Stands By Ruben Amorim As Man United Fans Lose Faith

Michael Owen, the 2001 Ballon d'Or winner, enjoyed his most illustrious period at Liverpool but also had a stint with Manchester United, where he secured his sole Premier League title.

In an interview with 'A BOLA,' the former England international defended Ruben Amorim, asserting that Manchester United's issues stem from their club culture, citing the trophy struggles of figures like José Mourinho and Ángel Di María as examples.

Manchester United last lifted the Premier League trophy in the 2012-13 season, storming to the title with an 11-point gap over rivals Manchester City.

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Ruben Amorim was appointed with the hope that he could turn things around after years of struggle, but Manchester United are still struggling to make a mark.

Michael Owen believes Ruben Amorim is one of the best coaches at Manchester United, insisting that he believes everything the tactician says.

"I believe so. I like what he says, I believe in what he says, I think he's very confident. It's probably the toughest job in world football. Many great managers have tried and failed," Owen revealed.

"It's a massive club, and eventually, they will succeed again. The question is just 'when' and 'how.' They are huge, with immense support, significant financial backing, excellent players, a stadium, and top-tier facilities."

He added that it would be unfair to say Ruben Amorim is the problem at Manchester United, pointing out that the club had seen managers like David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, José Mourinho, Erik ten Hag, and Ole Gunnar Solskjær who came and went without success.

The former Manchester United striker stressed that those were some of the biggest names in management, who thrived at other clubs, and argued that it was no longer possible to blame only the managers.

Michael Owen added that the club's recovery would take a long time, since things that were so broken could not be fixed overnight.

"I thought Manchester United were gradually improving. I was impressed with them in pre-season, with the summer signings, with the first game against Arsenal. I thought these were the first steps towards a comeback," he argued.

"But, of course, the last game was terrible [a penalty shootout loss against fourth-tier Grimsby Town in the League Cup]. I still think he (Amorim) is the right person. I believe it will take some time."

Michael Owen then challenged Ruben Amorim, saying the coach must be asking himself tough questions every day, noting that there is no single answer or magic fix to Manchester United's problems.

He argued that if one looked at the players who had joined the club in the past decade, it was hard to name a single one whose value had increased or who had improved after signing.

Owen highlighted Paul Pogba as an example of a great player who failed to thrive at Old Trafford, and recalled how Alexis Sánchez, once the Premier League's standout performer at Arsenal, appeared a shadow of himself after moving to United. He also pointed to Ángel Di María, describing him as an exceptional player whose struggles at the club were no coincidence.

"And if we look at Liverpool over the last ten years… With all due respect, I could ask my daughter to go play for Liverpool tomorrow, and in six months, she'd be worth 20 or 30 million euros. They've raised the standards, the atmosphere, the culture, the feeling," he added.

"It's not that they don't buy good players, it's not that they don't have good coaches, it's not that all transfers work out, but when there's a great culture, everything happens.

"It's a better place to work, you're happier, you have more energy and confidence, and things get better. This is the opposite of what's happening at Manchester United. I don't think one spell will change everything. It's something that takes time."

Michael Owen believes that Manchester United is a patient club, though he admitted they could not afford to keep underperforming year after year.

He pointed out that the club has given Ruben Amorim nearly a year despite a very poor Premier League campaign, during which they finished lower in the table than ever before.

He noted that many clubs would have decided to change managers in such a situation but stressed that United's choice to persist with Amorim was, in his view, a good decision.

"They've spent a lot of money, which is a sign they trust him. You hear all sorts of rumors, but not that the club wants to make a change. They are showing loyalty, that they believe in the manager. I believe that in the short term, Rúben Amorim still has the club's confidence," he added.

Manchester United have struggled to make a mark in the Premier League, registering their worst-ever performance last season. The Red Devils finished 15th with just 52 points. They hope to turn things around this season but their performance is wanting.