Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly made a decision over Ruben Amorim’s future at the club in the wake of their damaging derby defeat to Manchester City.
United suffered a significant defeat, losing 3-0 to their rivals City on Sunday, with Phil Foden and Erling Haaland (2) ensuring a straightforward victory for Pep Guardiola’s team at the Etihad.
United appeared unlikely to overcome their neighbours and currently sit 14th in the Premier League, having garnered only four points from their first four matches. This is despite an expenditure exceeding £230m during the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils invested heavily to acquire Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo in a bid to rejuvenate their offensive capabilities, yet they appeared ineffective against City, with Sesko’s performance facing particular criticism following yet another match without a goal.
This marks the worst start to a season for United since the 1992/93 season.
In contrast, Amorim has managed to achieve only eight wins from the 31 Premier League matches he has directed since taking over from Erik ten Hag as head coach in November of the previous year.
Following the loss to City, Amorim maintained a defiant stance, asserting that he would not alter his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation despite the absence of favorable outcomes.
“I will not change my philosophy,” Amorim stated. “If they [United hierarchy] desire a change, then they should change the individual in charge.”
These remarks have intensified speculation regarding Amorim’s long-term position and whether Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers might dismiss yet another head coach.
Could Ruben Amorim be sacked?
Amorim retains the support of the Manchester United hierarchy despite the club’s worst start to a season in 33 years, according to Manchester Evening News reporter Samuel Luckhurst.
Amorim, 40, is under contract at United until 2027 and the club is said to have no immediate plans to part ways with the former Sporting boss.
However, a source close to Amorim has told the MEN it is “incredible” that his position is not under genuine threat.
Sky Sports‘ Kaveh Solhekol has also suggested Ratcliffe has not yet run out of patience with Amorim and is set to keep him in his role.
However, he could decide to axe the Portuguese if they become caught up in a relegation fight.
“If they carry on the way they have started, they will probably end up where they finished last season – in the middle of the bottom half of the table,” wrote Solhekol.
“And if that is the case, it is likely that INEOS will make a change at the top – just as they did last October when United were 14th.”
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