Amorim will be gearing up for the most important match of the season against Tottenham in the Europa League final
Tension has been constant in Manchester as the club’s supporters wait for a clear signal on Ruben Amorim’s future. The season has proved a bitter disappointment, with a drop in quality in the Premier League not seen for half a century. Still, the board remains calm. The Europa League final against Tottenham looks like a lifeline, but also a minefield. Nevertheless, Old Trafford have decided not to make any hasty decisions, even if the outcome in Bilbao is negative. Talks are now more about continuity than replacement.
Manchester United reach Ruben Amorim sacking decision
According to Mirror, Manchester United will not sack Ruben Amorim, win or lose the European final. Despite a dismal league campaign, the management believe it would be irrational to demand immediate results from him. They recognise that the Portuguese coach needs more time to consolidate his ideas. Although his recent statements, in which he went so far as to imply that the club was too big for him, caused discomfort, they have chosen to support him.
They are drawing up transfer plans depending on the outcome against Tottenham. If there is a Champions League, they will look for top-level reinforcements. If not, they will target more modest profiles. However, before any operation, the board will seek to confirm that Amorim wants to continue. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, part-owner of the club, appreciates the coach’s openness.
Ruben Amorim is under guge pressure ahead of the Europa League final
Ruben Amorim is under guge pressure ahead of the Europa League final
In my view, keeping Amorim is the right, if unpopular, thing to do. The team needs a clear foundation and a project with continuity, something that has been lacking in recent years. Amorim inherited an unbalanced squad with no identity. Since his arrival, he has fundamentally changed the tactical structure. He opted for a 3-4-2-1, leaving behind Ten Hag’s 4-2-3-1. That decision requires patience. The team is now looking to control the ball, have more possession and build from the back. In that sense, the change has been evident. The use of wingbacks such as Dalot has allowed them to spread the pitch, freeing up the centre-backs to move forward. In turn, Bruno Fernandes has found a new, freer role, which has allowed him to produce more in the final third.
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Still, there are problems; the double pivot Mainoo-Ugarte or Casemiro-Ugarte have struggled to maintain balance. They have been exposed in transitions, and the pressing has lost effectiveness at certain moments. The figures show it: fewer recoveries in high areas, fewer breaks in transitions. But moments of clarity, such as the draw at Anfield, reveal that the path chosen makes sense. Amorim has not made up the situation; he has been straightforward about the current limits. That, while uncomfortable, shows a rare honesty. He does not hide, he does not improvise, and that should be appreciated.
Moreover, there is a less repeated reading. Sacking him now would be a sign of institutional weakness. It would show that the club are still stuck in short cycles, looking for quick fixes. Ratcliffe seems to want to break with that. Amorim needs time, backing, and above all, consistency from the board. Rebuilding a club is not done with urgency, it is done with conviction. That’s why, even if they lose in Bilbao, supporting the coach could be the first step towards long-awaited stability.