I avoid social media to protect myself – Amorim

Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, claims that he doesn’t read the content to protect himself and his family from social media abuse.

In a weekend last month, more than 2, 000 abusive social media posts or messages were made about managers and players in the Premier League and Women’s Super League, including death threats and rape threats, according to a BBC investigation.

The most frequent victims of abuse in the top flight were Eddie Howe, Liverpool manager Arne Slot, and Amorim.

I protect myself, not read it. I don’t watch TV when Manchester United is discussed, though, mostly because I disagree, but it shows that I’m in good health.

“It’s enough for me to coach.” I don’t need any additional emotions. The only thing I can do is to protect myself because there is no other option.

Data science firm Signify collaborated with the BBC to conduct the analysis.

It analyzed posts made on November 8 and 9 during 10 Premier League and six WSL matches and discovered homophobic threats and racist slurs.

While 82% of abusive posts were made on X, formerly Twitter, managers received more attention than players.

61% of abusive messages were sent from UK and Irish accounts, the majority of which were abusive. According to data, the number is growing overall.

Amorim remarked, “I lose money from sponsors.”

I could make a lot of money on Instagram, but it is not worthwhile for me to spend any more money or pounds for my family’s sake and lead a normal life.

When we lose and play poorly, no one can be tougher than me.

It’s the only way to survive in this world because it’s so common these days, so it’s only natural to abuse that.

United finished 15th overall last year, which was their lowest placing since 1973-74 when they were relegated.

In the Europa League final against Tottenham, they were denied a place in Europe.

For United, there was good news with Amorim confirming striker Matheus Cunha is fit to play again after missing two games due to a head injury.

However, Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko and defender Harry Maguire are both still missing, and Amorim revealed concerns about two unnamed players, who might have an impact on his selection if they aren’t.

Cunha has been overlooked, especially in the 10-man defeat against Everton, for his guile.

When Amorim referred to Cunha’s alleged lack of goals and the “social media abuse,” according to United sources, Amorim was joking.

However, he was right when he claimed the former Wolves man had been overfocusing on the fact that his first United goal came from a move worth £62m.

His only goal for club and country out of 15 appearances has been against Brighton.

He still has a long way to go, Amorim said.

He “accompanies” that well despite the fact that he is at a different club and under different pressures.

He was having trouble because he didn’t get enough points and was thinking too much about the numbers.