Amorim has reached his 'breaking point' at Man United

Wayne Rooney believes Ruben Amorim is in danger after the humiliating defeat to Grimsby.

The Portuguese coach's apologies and criticisms only further exposed a Man United that is breaking down from within.

Three games into the season, one point in the Premier League, then a painful fall in the Carabao Cup against Fourth Division side Grimsby - that scenario put Ruben Amorim in a situation that was no different from "sitting on fire". To the point that Wayne Rooney, a former symbol of Old Trafford, had to exclaim: "This is probably his breaking point".

Pain from Blundell Park

The penalty shootout defeat to Grimsby was not simply a shock result. What shocked the public more was the way Manchester United fell. Amorim fielded many key players, including players considered the most elite in the squad, but the team started the game superficially, let the underdogs pressure them, then shot themselves in the foot with a series of individual mistakes.

After the match, Amorim himself had to admit: “The way we started the match, it was as if we weren’t there. This is a serious problem for the club.” It was no longer an excuse or an attempt to appease public opinion, but a naked confession of a team that was losing its way.

On BBC Sport, Rooney coldly analyzed: "The most worrying thing is that the coach's statement after the match was very harsh on the players. If he had to say it like that, it means there was a rift inside."

Rooney, more than anyone, understands the enormous pressure at Old Trafford.

Rooney, more than anyone, understands the enormous pressure at Old Trafford. He reiterates that Amorim is only 40 years old and has never led a club that has to shoulder the huge media, commercial and global fan expectations like Man United. “The pressure is different, and when you don’t win, it starts to suffocate you,” Rooney said.

The warning from a legend was not only aimed at Amorim, but also served as a mirror for the United board: The club has repeatedly made the mistake of choosing a coach, giving them expectations and then leaving them to struggle with the harsh vortex of Old Trafford.

Amorim took charge in November 2024 promising a complete turnaround. But after just a few months, he ended the season in 15th place in the Premier League – the club’s worst performance since 1974. The Europa League final was also lost to Tottenham. The cold statistics: win rate 35.56%.

Those numbers show that Amorim has not brought any clear progress. Man United are still stuck in a cycle: spending big money, changing coaches constantly, hopes are lit and then extinguished. Grimsby is just the next explosion point, turning all the simmering problems into an existential crisis.

When an apology is not enough

After the game, Amorim kept saying “sorry” – to the point of saying the same thing three times in a row. But Old Trafford was tired of promises and apologies. The fans wanted to see fighting spirit, a clear style of play and, above all, belief that the club could get out of the quagmire.

Ruben Amorim may still have a chance, but that chance is getting smaller by the day.

Amorim takes responsibility, but he is also not afraid to publicly express his disappointment with his players. It is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, he is being straightforward. But on the other hand, as Rooney warned, when a manager is forced to publicly criticise a player, “something breaks” in the dressing room.

It’s only the beginning of the season, but Man United are already at a crossroads. The home match against Burnley in the third round of the Premier League at 9pm on August 30 is not only a chance to make amends, but could also decide Amorim’s fate. Another defeat and the atmosphere at Old Trafford will become so stifling that it will be difficult to salvage.

Man United have gone through 12 years of turmoil since Sir Alex, with all kinds of coaches from veterans like Van Gaal, Mourinho to "family" like Solskjaer. Now, Amorim - representing the younger generation of coaches - is at risk of adding to the list of victims.

Wayne Rooney is no outsider. His comments about the “breaking point” are not only his personal opinion, but also the echo of millions of fans who are gradually losing patience. Ruben Amorim may still have a chance, but that chance is getting smaller by the day.

Man United cannot remain stuck in a vicious cycle of disappointment. If Amorim does not find a way out soon, he will become the next chapter in the gloomy post-Ferguson chronicle.

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