After Manchester United's 1-3 away defeat to Brentford at the weekend, Amorim is under even more pressure. Sources within Manchester United are concerned that Ruben Amorim may take the initiative to resign rather than being sacked.
It is reported that Amorim is shocked by the fact that the Manchester United manager is subjected to such strict scrutiny and that he is compelled to make various subconscious outbursts every time the team suffers a defeat.
After suffering a heavy loss to Brentford last weekend, Amorim has become the manager with the sixth-lowest points tally in Premier League history after overseeing 33 games for a club.
If the team loses again at home to Sunderland this weekend, Amorim’s pressure will intensify further, and an increasing number of fans are calling for a managerial change.
However, according to iNews, Ineos, the club’s co-owner, is willing to show patience to the troubled Portuguese manager. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is described as being “eager to” give his manager a full season to prove himself.
Two other sources insist that Amorim may leave on his own accord before being forced to depart.
One insider stresses that Amorim will soon have to consider how to protect his long-term reputation, adding that he might “step down” before his Premier League record becomes even more embarrassing and potentially detrimental to his career.
Given the manner of the defeat – especially coming on the heels of the win over Chelsea last week – the loss to Brentford on Saturday is regarded as a genuine setback.
Nevertheless, Ineos believes Amorim can learn lessons from that match.
The club is determined to take a long-term perspective on all decisions, whether they relate to player recruitment, facility upgrades, or the appointment and dismissal of coaching staff.
Despite widespread external speculation, club sources affirm that there is currently no successor lined up for Amorim. When the Dutchman Erik ten Hag was still managing at Old Trafford, the club actively reached out to several candidates to replace him. However, insiders state that the same scenario will not unfold this time, as they have faith that Amorim can turn things around.
