After the shock of being eliminated from the League Cup by Grimsby Town, Ruben Amorim's position as head coach at Man United is in serious jeopardy. British press confirmed that the Portuguese coach is at risk of being fired after less than a year leading the "Red Devils".
Ruben Amorim is helpless with Man United
Amorim is powerless
Amorim, 40, was brought to Old Trafford by Sir Jim Ratcliffe in November last year with the hope of ushering in a new era. However, after a series of poor results last season, plus a humiliating defeat to Fourth Division side Grimsby Town – 56 places below United in the league – confidence in him has collapsed.
The worst defeat in the history of contemporary Man United
Many people wonder how and how can a team with a total value of only 3.6 million euros defeat a "giant" listed at 887 million euros, which is worth nearly 300 times more? Eleven years ago, Louis van Gaal's Man United lost to MK Dons, a third-tier team, with a score of 0-4... Now, the "Red Devils" lost to the fourth-tier team Grimsby Town!
According to bookmakers, Gareth Southgate is the most promising candidate to replace Amorim. The 54-year-old former England coach has been unemployed since leaving the Three Lions after the defeat in the Euro 2024 final. Although he has claimed to be enjoying a leisurely life and writing books, Southgate is still considered by experts to be a safe choice if Man United need an experienced and disciplined manager.
British media and bookmakers have prepared a list of candidates to replace Amorim.
Who replaces Amorim?
In addition to Southgate, Michael Carrick – former Man United vice-captain – is also listed as a top candidate. Despite being sacked by Middlesbrough, Carrick is still supported by his close connection to Old Trafford and his unbeaten record as interim manager in 2021, including a 3-2 win over Arsenal.
The list also includes notable names such as Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace), Mauricio Pochettino (currently leading the US national team), Kieran McKenna (Ipswich), along with famous strategists Zinedine Zidane, Xavi Hernandez, Marco Silva or Diego Simeone. The odds of Southgate and Carrick are currently 5/1, while other coaches range from 8/1 to 16/1!
Man United's expensive stars are like a motley crew
The presence of many famous candidates shows that the Man United leadership has begun to prepare for the prospect of changing the manager. The defeat to Grimsby Town was not only a big shock to fans but also considered the "last straw" after a series of disappointing results under Amorim.
With the new season just beginning, a decision on Amorim's future is likely to be made soon. If he leaves, Amorim will become the next manager to fail at Old Trafford after Sir Alex Ferguson, while Southgate and a series of famous candidates are waiting for the opportunity to write a new chapter for the "Red Devils".
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