Despite making considerable roster upgrades over the summer, Manchester United has had a challenging start to the new season. To strengthen the offensive, INEOS invested millions in Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha.
However, Ruben Amorim is once again being blamed after the team only managed one victory in their first four games, including a crushing EFL Cup loss to lowly Grimsby Town.
One of the world’s most fascinating young managers, the Portuguese head coach took over at Old Trafford in November of last year.
Amorim had achieved great success with Sporting, and was tasked with reviving the fallen Premier League giants.
However, the campaign ended in a disaster, with the Red Devils finishing 15th in the league, and also losing the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur. While United have kept their trust in the Portuguese so far, a recent development could give an interesting angle to their head coach’s future.
Oliver Glasner has done a commendable job at Crystal Palace
Amorim’s troubles at Old Trafford have been a sharp contrast to Oliver Glasner’s tenure at Crystal Palace. Since taking over in February 2024, the Austrian manager has changed the Eagles’ fortunes.
Last season, Glasner defeated Manchester City in the FA Cup final to win the trophy. In the Community Shield at the beginning of this campaign, his squad defeated City once more.
According to recent rumors, the Austrian is on United’s list of potential Amorim successors. It’s interesting to note that Glasner’s contract is scheduled to expire at the end of this season.
Glasner reportedly threatened to walk away from Selhurst Park if Marc Guehi was sold to Liverpool on transfer deadline day. The deal ultimately failed to materialise, but the situation at the London club remains tense.
Palace are concerned about Glasner’s future
According to journalist Peter O’Rourke, Crystal Palace are worried that they could lose their manager next year.
Speaking on the Football Insider platform, O’Rourke added that Glasner is firmly in control of his future.
“Glasner himself knows that he’s in a strong position. Things have gotten a bit tense behind the scenes, there’s no getting away from that. He’s in the final year of his contract, so he hold the power in terms of his long-term future,” said O’Rourke.
“I’m sure there’ll be other clubs in the Premier League and across Europe who will be keeping tabs on the situation as well.”
“So for Palace, it might not only be a case of worrying about losing their best players, they might be set to lose their manager at some point in the future too. Glasner is in control of his own destiny now with his contract running down.”
United are likely to keep a close eye on Glasner’s situation as they wait for Amorim to turn things around at Old Trafford.
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