Man Utd Stars Rally Behind New Boss Ruben Amorim with Glowing Reviews
Senior figures at Manchester United are 'certain' that head coach Ruben Amorim continues to have the backing of his players following multiple discussions with squad members.
Following an encouraging and well-earned 2-0 triumph against Sunderland prior to the international pause, Amorim finds himself still in the spotlight after a disappointing 11-month tenure at United that has yielded only 20 victories from 50 fixtures in all competitions.
Although numerous supporters have consistently demanded Amorim's exit, reports leading up to the Sunderland match suggested these concerns aren't echoed by the playing staff, with the majority of players continuing to back their embattled manager.
ESPN reinforces this view, disclosing discussions between squad members and senior leadership regarding the club's direction.
It's emphasized that these exchanges were informal in nature and weren't specifically arranged to address Amorim's position, though the manager featured prominently in conversations that were predominantly encouraging.
Bruno Fernandes Among Players Spoken to About Amorim
Captain Bruno Fernandes and other established squad leaders were among those invited to participate in these discussions, with United executives pleased to discover an optimistic atmosphere within the changing room despite a challenging campaign start.
The understanding is that United are determined to allow Amorim a complete season before evaluating his position. Following transfer expenditure exceeding £200 million ($268.7 million), Amorim now possesses a roster more aligned with his philosophy, and club leadership wishes to provide him adequate opportunity to deliver outcomes.
Nevertheless, it has been observed that Amorim cannot endure many more disappointing performances if he hopes to prevent his position from coming under serious scrutiny—the manager has openly recognized this reality.
An away fixture against faltering Liverpool following the international break represents a crucial test for Amorim and United. Arne Slot's team suffered three straight defeats before the international pause, and United supporters will hope to compound the struggles of arguably their greatest rivals.