Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has few lives left after a miserable start to the Premier League season. With only four points from the first four games, the Red Devils sit 14th, and patience among fans is already running thin. Alarm bells have begun to ring among the players, though most of the squad are still thought to back the Portuguese coach.
Three Matches to Define His Future
Amorim has managed eight league victories in 31 matches since taking charge ten months ago, and supporters as well as the hierarchy are running out of patience. The next three games — a home clash with Chelsea, followed by trips to Brentford and newly promoted Sunderland — look make-or-break for him. The board plans to review his position during the international break, even though they have publicly assured he will remain in charge.
Failure to deliver results could leave United with no choice but to act before their daunting post-break trip to Anfield against champions Liverpool. Reports also suggest Benfica presidential candidate João Noronha Lopes wants Amorim to return, potentially offering the coach an escape route if his time at United ends prematurely.
Successors Already in the Frame
If United dismiss Amorim, the club will consider several replacements. Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has impressed in the Premier League, while Gareth Southgate remains a respected option. United admire Fulham’s Marco Silva and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola for their adaptability. They have also long linked Mauricio Pochettino, now coaching the USA national team, with the job. Most recently, Aston Villa’s Unai Emery has emerged as a leading candidate, giving the club another high-profile alternative.
Author’s Opinion
Amorim’s margin for error is rapidly shrinking. The upcoming run of fixtures may define not only his tenure but also United’s season. If Amorim fails to spark an immediate turnaround against Chelsea, Brentford, and Sunderland, United will almost certainly make another managerial change — a move they can hardly afford after years of instability, especially with Emery now in the conversation.
