Manchester United crisis are deepening under Ruben Amorim. The 2025-2026 season has begun poorly for Manchester United. The manager, Ruben Amorim, is at the center of an ever-deepening crisis at Manchester United. The decline hit a new low on when United suffered the most embarrassing defeat in the club’s history. They lost to fourth-tier Grimsby Town in a penalty shootout during the Carabao Cup. This loss was the first time United has ever been eliminated at the hand of a fourth-tier team in the club’s history.
Tactical Rigidity and Player Relations
Amorim’s steadfastness to his 3-4-3 system has faced a great deal of scrutiny. It ranges from trying to make it work since taking over in November 2024 with no luck. As evidenced by only earning 27 points from 29 league games, his man-management has also sparked some concern in the dressing room being termed to be “well-meaning but at times, counter-productive”.
The manager’s extraordinary admission that he sometimes “hates” his players and some days “wants to quit” has further complicated matters. Amorim defended his emotional honesty: “I’m going to say that sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I love my players… This is my way of doing things”.
Institutional Chaos and Fan Discontent
The crisis extends beyond the pitch, with United’s hierarchy facing scrutiny for their commitment to Amorim’s project. Football director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada, both recruited from Manchester City, are finding the “red half of town is a different world entirely”.
Supporters who had steadfastly backed Amorim through previous poor results fell silent at Grimsby. But, with the away end offering no chants of support sustain for the manager. The mood among fans is described as apathy rather than angerโarguably more damaging to the club.
Uncertain Future
The summer transfer window comes to a close and significant players like Kobbie Mainoo seek to leave. Amorim has an uphill battle ahead of him to change things. The Burnley fixture takes on monumental importance. Moreover, the international break provides a natural break point if results do not improve.
Final Thoughts
As United prepare for a challenging derby against Manchester City on September 14, the club is at a juncture. Amorim’s project, built on bold promises and a clear tactical identity, appears increasingly fragile. The question now is whether the manager can adapt his methods to reverse the slide or if his emotional honesty will ultimately contribute to his undoing at one of football’s most demanding clubs .
