Manchester United’s stance on Ruben Amorim’s future as head coach has been revealed following the Portuguese’s sack admission.
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- Appointed in November 2024
- Has won just 15 of 41 games at the helm
- Boasts full support of club's board
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Devils hoped that a change in their dugout would deliver a reversal in fortune during the 2024-25 campaign. After taking the decision to part with League Cup and FA Cup-winning coach Erik ten Hag, reins at Old Trafford were handed to Amorim.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
He has overseen just 15 victories through 41 games at the helm, giving him a miserly win ratio of just 36 per cent, and United’s latest setback saw them suffer an agonising 1-0 defeat to domestic rivals Tottenham in the Europa League final.
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WHAT RUBEN AMORIM SAID
Amorim said in the wake of that contest, as uncomfortable questions continue to be asked of his ongoing presence: “If the board and the fans feel I am not the right guy I will go tomorrow with no compensation. But I will not quit.”
He also told : “I'm confident that I'm still the guy. More than (in) the beginning. I know that it is going to be tough. I know that we lost against an English team. I know that the patience of the fans is going to be really short next season. But I guarantee you I will not quit, I will not go away, so at this time I am really confident.”
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DID YOU KNOW?
Amorim reportedly considered walking away back in January, following a difficult start to his tenure, but now boasts the full support of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the United board. report: “No change to previous Man United position following last night's press conference. Club and ownership still behind Ruben Amorim and feel the fans are too.”