Man Utd Players Break Silence on Ruben Amorim's Future Amid Sack Rumors
Most of the Manchester United players are believed to continue backing embattled head coach Ruben Amorim, though sources indicate rising doubts about his fit for the club.
With Amorim's disappointing tenure at United now showing only eight victories in 31 matches—marking the poorest success rate for any Red Devils manager since World War II—he has pledged to stick with his controversial tactical approach and cautioned United that dismissing him would be necessary for any system changes.
United leadership has privately expressed confidence in Amorim, whose job security isn't considered immediately at risk, and sources suggest this viewpoint is generally echoed within the squad.
The Times reports that while there are doubts regarding his player choices and unwillingness to modify his approach, Amorim retains considerable backing from most United players, who understand the magnitude of the current challenge.
Nevertheless, the Daily Mail reports that players, despite their current backing of Amorim, are "growing doubtful" about the manager following a catastrophic season start that saw them knocked out of the Carabao Cup during a stretch of three losses in five matches across all tournaments.
Key worries within the squad center on Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system and the difficulties it creates for a roster not constructed for this tactical framework. Despite spending over £200 million (£272 million) on attacking players, United failed to strengthen their midfield, which club icon Paul Scholes believes should have been the main focus during the summer window.
Reports even suggest that team captain Bruno Fernandes has reservations about operating in a withdrawn midfield position, considering his previous United achievements came while playing in more advanced areas.
Importantly though, there are no signs of an impending player rebellion. The squad hasn't abandoned their faith in Amorim despite experiencing their equal-worst Premier League campaign start in history.
An intriguing development involves potential interest in Amorim from Benfica vice-presidential hopeful Nuno Gomes, who has openly expressed his respect for the former Sporting CP manager.