Ruben Amorim’s emotional and inconsistent behavior was a key reason for Manchester United’s decision to dismiss him, as reported by Sky Sports News. United initially sought stability and structure when they hired him, qualities that he displayed early in his tenure. However, the lack of willingness to adapt and evolve his system caused a loss of confidence in the head coach.
Amorim had a scheduled meeting with director of football Jason Wilcox on Friday, where the team’s tactical approach was scrutinized. Sources indicate that United’s management found Amorim’s response at that meeting to be very negative and emotional.
The decision to part ways with Amorim was not solely due to his preference for a specific formation but rather stemmed from what United perceived as his refusal to adjust tactics according to different situations and the team’s evolution.
Regarding disagreements over the January transfer window, reports state that while there was a divergence of opinion on immediate reinforcement, the club had allocated funds to bolster the central midfield in the upcoming summer.
The attempt to acquire Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth was described as opportunistic, as he had been a long-term target for the club. However, this pursuit was not to impede the summer transfer plans. Despite feeling optimistic about securing a European spot, United’s leadership deemed Amorim’s negativity, especially through emotional comments in the media, as untenable.
The general sentiment was that while the club had faith in the players, the head coach did not share that optimism. The agreement upon Amorim’s appointment was to establish stability and then progress the team and tactics, a plan that United believed was not fulfilled.
After a poor run of results, a tense meeting with Wilcox, and recurring negative media statements from Amorim, change became inevitable for the club. While reluctant to make a coaching change, United felt compelled to act.
Amorim’s Manchester United statistics painted a bleak picture, contributing to his dismissal. These included a low win rate, poor Premier League performance, and subpar point average compared to other United managers.
In terms of Amorim’s future, sources suggest he is likely to return to Portugal amidst feelings of frustration and lack of support from the club hierarchy. His desire to sign an experienced Premier League striker in this transfer window was noted, with reports linking Jean-Philippe Mateta as a player of interest to United.
Upcoming fixtures for Manchester United include Burnley, Brighton, and a clash with Manchester City, all of which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
