Manchester United hierarchy feels the heat in any case, after the recent run of poor form. The club are 14th in the Premier League after a 3–1 loss against Brentford, having mustered just two victories from six games this campaign.
The defeat is part of a worrying pattern under manager Ruben Amorim and a nine wins, 17 defeats and seven draws record in 33 league games for the man who took over in November 2024. Investment has been made in talent, but results haven’t improved, and fans and pundits are increasingly worried.
Amorim’s Challenges and Club’s Response
Under Amorim, United has faced multiple setbacks, including finishing last season 17th – their lowest ever Premier League position. The team’s inconsistency has carried into the current campaign, with three losses from six matches. Amorim has reportedly offered to resign, prepared to leave without compensation if deemed unfit to lead, but club officials have not accepted the offer, and he remains in charge.
Potential Replacements Under Consideration
As pressure mounts, Manchester United are reportedly considering several managerial candidates:
- Oliver Glasner: Currently at Crystal Palace, Glasner has led the club to impressive results, including a historic trophy win.
- Andoni Iraola: Bournemouth boss has won admirers playing dynamic and attractive football that has put Cherries in the mix at the start of this season.
- Gareth Southgate: The former England manager has a good working relationship with United’s minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and could be an option.
- Michael Carrick: The ex-United midfielder is being seen as a potential stop-gap. His inside knowledge of the club and his previous work as caretaker boss could be a factor in his favour.
Author’s Opinion
While Amorim’s tenure has been challenging, it’s essential to consider the broader context. The club’s problems, however, are not just down to management decisions but symptomatic of deeper issues at the club. Changing the manager could offer a short-term surge but without solving the underlying problems, long-term success is impossible. So, a review both of the structure above and also of managerial level is essential if Manchester United are to challenge for the boredom again.
As featured on ManUNews.com
