Jamie Carragher has labeled Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United as a complete failure for both the club and the coach. He emphasized the need for a clean break, suggesting that a different manager could lead this group of players into European competition.
Key Points from Carragher on Amorim…
- Total failure | It couldn’t have played out worse
- Swift decision-making is crucial
- An experienced manager could guide them to Europe
- Results under Amorim are astonishingly poor
- Time to part ways amicably
In his analysis on Monday Night Football after United’s 3-1 loss to Brentford, which positions them 14th in the Premier League with just 34 points from 33 matches, Carragher questioned why Amorim remains in charge.
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“He remains in his position because the powers that be at Manchester United fear admitting yet another mistake, given their history of poor decisions both on and off the pitch,” Carragher remarked. “This situation has been disastrous for both Manchester United and Ruben Amorim. His accomplishments at Sporting Lisbon were impressive, but his tactical style doesn’t align with Manchester United’s traditions.”
“The sooner they resolve the managerial situation, the better. This has been detrimental to both the club and the coach. It seems like we’re just waiting for the inevitable, which is unfortunate because nobody wants to see someone lose their job. But it needs to conclude swiftly.”
‘His system is paramount’
“I’m not one to suggest he should change his system. Like many managers, he has a defined style. His system is akin to Klopp’s pressing game or Guardiola’s short-passing. It is part of who he is as a coach,” Carragher stated. “The responsibility lies with Omar Berrada, Jason Wilcox, or Jim Ratcliffe—they made this decision knowing what they were getting into.”
“The challenge for Ruben Amorim is that other Premier League managers would likely feel they could do a better job in his position.”
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‘A capable manager can secure European qualification’
This summer, United invested £200m in new attacking players, including Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko. Carragher believes a different manager could effectively utilize this squad. “The silver lining for Manchester United is that they haven’t completely committed to Amorim’s system,” he noted. “They’ve invested heavily but haven’t loaded up on center-backs or wing-backs.”
He further explained, “The new signings could adapt to a back four, with Bruno Fernandes in the No. 10 role, Mbeumo on the right, Cunha on the left, and Sesko leading the attack. A competent manager could transform this squad into one vying for European spots.”
“The situation couldn’t have worsened, and I empathize with him as a young manager who had a remarkable start at Sporting Lisbon. However, the results at a club of United’s stature are simply unacceptable. While it’s unfortunate to see anyone lose their job, it would be best for everyone involved to part ways amicably.”