Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim still has the full backing of the board despite the loss to rivals Manchester City.
Manchester United have made a decision with regard to the future of their manager, Ruben Amorim. According to a report from Sky Sports, the board will continue to back the Portuguese manager despite the poor start to the season and the defeat to rivals Manchester City.
Following United’s 3-0 loss in the derby, there has been a lot of speculation about Amorim’s future. Multiple reports have suggested that the former Sporting CP boss is now under pressure to save his job. However, it seems the United board is unlikely to rush into making any decision this early in the season.
Having backed him in the summer transfer window with some big-name signings, the Red Devils are confident that their manager can turn things around, and they still have his back.
Amorim’s time at United
Amorim joined United towards the end of 2024 following the sacking of Erik ten Hag. United forked out a significant fee to bring him to the club mid-season. They decided to have him on their bench on the back of the impressive work he had done at Sporting CP.
Following his arrival, he did warn the fans about the tough times ahead, as he was going to make significant tactical adjustments. United shifted from a conventional back four to a back three. The 2024/25 season ended up being a disaster for the club.
Despite that, the board backed the 40-year-old in the transfer market. United spent a fortune to bring in some world-class players. However, those players haven’t been able to help them turn around their fortune.
The Red Devils have won only one of their first five games across all competitions. The defeat to Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup was a major blow, and results haven’t improved since. Their 3-0 loss to rivals City in the derby on Sunday made matters even worse.
While there has been plenty of speculation about Amorim’s future, with reports suggesting he could be sacked soon, the reality is that he still has the full backing of the board. They trust his methods and believe he can help the team return to its best, meaning he is under no immediate pressure to lose his job.