Manchester United contemplating dismissal of Ruben Amorim under certain terms
Manchester United's Future Uncertain as Amorim's Tenure Hangs in the Balance
Manchester United are set to face Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend, but the focus is not solely on the match. The future of manager Ruben Amorim is under scrutiny, with the team currently floundering in the bottom half of the table.
Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag midway through last season, has refused to deviate from his 3-4-2-1 shape despite losing 16 of his 42 games in charge. This stubbornness has not been without consequence, as United have failed to win consecutive Premier League fixtures under his leadership.
The latest update on Amorim's future was relayed by The United Stand, with transfer expert Ben Jacobs suggesting that there could be a change at the helm if the team's performance does not improve. If Amorim is dismissed, potential candidates include Oliver Glasner, José Mourinho, Mauricio Pochettino, Gareth Southgate, Marco Silva, and Andoni Iraola, with Glasner currently considered the hottest candidate.
CEO Omar Berrada has given Amorim considerable backing, but he may have to consider Amorim's pick a failure if the team continues to struggle. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the minority owner of Manchester United, believes Amorim should have the resources to qualify for the Champions League. If United's current trajectory continues, Ratcliffe's job security will be "more seriously discussed".
Ratcliffe has made it clear that United must qualify for Europe this season for Amorim to keep his job. This expectation has been adjusted from the initial requirement of winning the Premier League. Amorim's recent exit from the League Cup after a loss at Grimsby Town has not helped his cause.
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has suggested that there could be an "outcry" if form doesn't pick up for Manchester United in the next few weeks. Benfica might offer United a chance to take Amorim back to Lisbon, but it remains to be seen whether this would be a viable option for the struggling club.
As Manchester United prepare to face Chelsea, the pressure is on Amorim to deliver a victory and turn the team's fortunes around. The future of the manager, and potentially the club's leadership, hangs in the balance.
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