Some of the Manchester United players who face an uncertain future or have gone out on loan are wondering if they can outlast head coach Ruben Amorim at the Old Trafford club, according to the Daily Mail.
The Red Devils boss is under pressure following a woeful start to 2025-26 which culminated in their Carabao Cup exit last night.
League Two club Grimsby Town won 12-11 on penalties at the expense of Man United in the second round of the competition yesterday having initially led 2-0 heading into half-time.
It is the first time the Red Devils have lost to a team in the fourth division, and Amorim has no excuses after spending over £200 million in the summer.
He told the likes of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho to leave, and they have formed the famous bomb squad.
Rashford has joined Barcelona on loan, while Garnacho is closing in on a move to Chelsea.
Antony is expected to return to Real Betis on loan, with Malacia and Sancho likely to seal loan exits too.
Rasmus Hojlund and Kobbie Mainoo are also facing uncertain futures at the club ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline, with the Danish striker closing in on a move to Napoli.
Some of these players are hoping Amorim gets sacked, and their wish could be fulfilled if the results do not improve.
Man United are back in action on Saturday when they host Burnley in their third Premier League game of 2025-26.
They are yet to pick up their first three points of the new campaign, and while they are favourites against the newly-promoted club, no one knows what to expect from the Red Devils.
A defeat could be disastrous for Amorim, and even a win will not do much to appease disgruntled fans.
They travel to Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City after the international break, and they need to win that game if the Portuguese is to take pressure off himself.