Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim reveals he avoids social media and television to protect family from abuse – ‘Only way to survive’

Some of the content included death and rape threats.

Asked about how he deals with such abuse, Amorim said: “It’s normal in any profession when you are exposed to it.

“I don’t read it. I protect myself.”

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Amorim even avoids listening to the opinions of former players, who work as pundits in the media.

“I don’t watch TV when they are talking about Manchester United, not because I don’t agree – most of the times I do – but it’s a way of me being healthy.

“My feeling as a coach is enough. I don’t need other feelings. The only way – there is no other way – is to protect myself,” he said.

Amorim’s tenure at Old Trafford did not start well, with his team’s 15th place finish last season the club’s lowest since the 1973/74 season.

Things started poorly again this term, with United knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two side Grimsby. But improved form of late sees them go into Thursday’s Premier League match with West Ham in seventh position.

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Even if he can bring success back to Old Trafford, Amorim says he will not be tempted to go on social media – despite the temptation of financial reward.

“I lose money from sponsors,” said Amorim.

“On Instagram I could earn a lot of money (but) for my protection of my family and living a normal life, it is not worth some more dollars or pounds.

“Nobody can be tougher than me when we lose and when we don’t play well.

“Nowadays, it’s really normal to have that abuse, so it’s the only way to survive in this world.”

Mystery fitness doubt ahead of West Ham clash

United will still be without Benjamin Sesko and Harry Maguire for West Ham’s visit.

Amorim also suggested two other players will face a late fitness but would not reveal who during his pre-match press conference.

However, United will be boosted by the return of Matheus Cunha.

The Brazilian attacking midfielder has missed their last two matches after picking up a knock in training.

Despite scoring just once since arriving from Wolves in the summer, Amorim knows Cunha can be a vital player and is backing him to get better.

“He has more levels to go,” he said.

“He’s at a different club, different pressure, he was struggling because he was not scoring.

“He was thinking too much about the numbers but the influence he has in the team is important to us.”