Jamie Carragher has branded Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United reign “a disaster” for both manager and club, insisting it should “end as quickly as possible.” United’s 3-1 defeat at Brentford left them 14th in the Premier League with just 34 points from 33 matches under the Portuguese coach.
Jamie Carragher calls for decisive action
Speaking on Monday Night Football, Carragher argued Amorim’s tactical system never suited United’s identity. He claimed the powers above — Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox — are reluctant to sack him because it would highlight yet another mistake. Carragher said, “What he did at Sporting was fantastic, but his style never suited Manchester United.”
Carragher stressed that United spent heavily on Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko in the summer, and he insisted another coach could reshape them into a side fighting for Europe. “A competent manager gets them in Europe,” he added, pointing to the talent available.
Wrong fit despite heavy backing
Jamie Carragher compared Amorim’s rigid loyalty to his 3-4-3 system with Klopp’s pressing or Guardiola’s short passing, and he argued that Amorim refuses to compromised. He argued that although Amorim is a young, gifted manager with a strong track record in Portugal, his results at Old Trafford have been “beyond belief.”
The former Liverpool defender said the situation is “inevitable,” urging United to part ways quickly before the damage deepens. “It could not have gone any worse. Everyone should shake hands and move on,” he concluded.
Author’s opinion
Carragher’s blunt assessment confirms what many already suspect — Amorim has broken his project at United. While his Sporting achievements prove his quality, Old Trafford requires adaptability and results above all. The squad is talented enough to fight for Europe, but the wrong system has stifled progress. Ending this chapter swiftly may hurt in the short term, yet prolonging it risks even greater harm to both Amorim and Manchester United’s ambitions.
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