Manchester United Have Decided To Stick With Portuguese Coach Reuben Amorim Despite A String Of Disappointing Performances That Have Left Fans And Pundits Divided Over His Future. The Decision From The Club Hierarchy Signals Patience, But Raises Questions About Whether Amorim Truly Has What It Takes To Lead The Red Devils Back To Glory.
Since Reuben Amorim Took Over From Erik Ten Hag During The 2024/2025 Season, Manchester United’s Performances Have Lacked Consistency. The Portuguese Tactician Collected Just 27 Points From 26 League Matches Last Campaign, Averaging A Meagre 1.038 Points Per Game — A Shocking Return For A Club Of United’s Status.
Fast Forward To The 2025/2026 Season, And Things Have Not Improved. A Humiliating 3-0 Defeat To City Rivals Manchester City Highlighted The Tactical Gaps And Defensive Frailties Still Present Under Amorim’s Leadership. Despite This, The 40-Year-Old Has Refused To Abandon His Footballing Philosophy. “I Will Not Change My Ideas. If Not, You Have To Change The Man,” Amorim Stated Boldly, Per Fabrizio Romano.
Reports From ESPN Suggest That The Manchester United Board Still Believe Amorim Is The Right Man For The Job. Insiders Indicate That Results Must Improve Quickly, But The Belief Is That United Have Been Unlucky With “Fine Margins” Early In The Season. This Backing Reflects A Shift In United’s Approach, Where Stability And Long-Term Vision Are Being Prioritized Over Short-Term Panic.
At Present, The Red Devils Sit In 14th Place With Four Points From Their Opening Four Fixtures — One Win, One Draw, And Two Defeats. With A Crunch Match Against Chelsea Looming, Amorim Faces A Crucial Test To Convince Supporters That Progress Is Being Made.
Chelsea Will Face Bayern Munich Midweek In The UEFA Champions League, While Manchester United Will Enter Saturday’s Clash Fresher Due To Their Absence From European Competition — Their First Season Without Europe Since 2014/2015. That Could Play Into Amorim’s Hands, As He Attempts To Build Momentum And Secure A Statement Victory.
However, If United’s Performances Do Not Improve Soon, Questions Over Amorim’s Tactical Stubbornness And Inability To Adapt Will Only Grow Louder. For A Club With Manchester United’s Global Brand And Commercial Power, Prolonged Mediocrity On The Pitch Risks Tarnishing Their Reputation Off It.
Reuben Amorim Still Has The Backing Of Manchester United’s Hierarchy, But Time Is Running Out To Prove His Philosophy Can Translate Into Results In The Premier League. The Coming Weeks Will Be Defining Not Just For Amorim’s Tenure, But For United’s Season As A Whole.
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter, has expressed deep sorrow over…
As part of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu's administration's commitment to fostering youth engagement and…
The 15th edition of KidSport Charity Cup ended at the weekend amid pomp…
Harry Kane’s fairy-tale journey in Germany keeps getting better. The Bayern Munich striker capped off…
Liverpool’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tottenham on Saturday came at a worrying cost, as the…
As hosts Morocco kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign in style, reigning…