Shaw backs Amorim’s culture reset at Manchester United

Luke Shaw has publicly endorsed manager Ruben Amorim’s hardline approach to transforming Manchester United’s dressing room culture. Following a disastrous 15th-place Premier League finish and a Europa League final loss to Tottenham, Shaw admitted the environment had become “extremely negative” and “toxic.” Amorim responded by excluding five senior players—including Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho—and demanding full commitment from the rest of the squad.

No room for half-measures under Amorim’s leadership

Shaw emphasized Amorim’s insistence on 100% effort, stating that anything less than full commitment won’t be tolerated. “Mentality is a big thing. He talks a lot about it,” Shaw said. “If someone’s doing 85-90%, it’s not enough.” Amorim’s standards have reshaped the squad’s daily discipline, with senior players like Shaw taking responsibility for enforcing punctuality and intensity in training.

Post-final reflection: Shaw’s raw honesty explained

After United’s defeat in Bilbao, Shaw questioned whether he and his teammates were good enough to represent the club—a statement that drew criticism from pundits like Gary Neville. Reflecting on it now, Shaw said his comments came from a place of frustration and emotional exhaustion. “Your head is hot, you say things and don’t think about it,” he admitted.

A new United: ‘No stragglers in this group anymore’

At a Premier League event in Chicago, Shaw noted the shift in team dynamics, saying Amorim’s leadership has created a healthier, more unified squad. “Everyone needs to put the team first,” he said. With Rashford on loan to Barcelona and others training separately, Amorim’s message is clear: reputation doesn’t outweigh commitment.