Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said the departure of sporting director Dan Ashworth was a difficult situation for the club but that nothing had changed in terms of its aims.

Ruben Amorim described Dan Ashworth’s departure from Manchester United as “a bad situation” before his club’s Europa League fixture against FC Viktoria Plzeň, but admitted such turnover can occur at football clubs.

Ruben Amorim admits sporting director Dan Ashworth ’s shock exit is “not the best situation” but the Manchester United head coach believes the club’s vision remains clear and unaffected. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.