Under their new manager Erik Ten Hag, Manchester United have showcased disappointing and lacklustre performances this season.
The club’s new owners, the INEOS group, have fully supported the manager financially for team improvements, resulting in an expenditure of nearly £700 million.
Despite receiving a large amount of money, all competitions so far have shown the expected outcomes to be highly disappointing.
The team currently occupies 14th place in the Premier League standings and has established undesirable negative records for the club. This esteemed club has become a source of ridicule, upsetting fans worldwide.
The disappointing outcomes caused speculation about manager Eric Ten Hag and his strategies after the club brought in an array of talents during the summer transfer window.
The club’s dreams of competing in the Champions League and restoring its former glory now seem to be mere fantasies.
The coach has faced heavy condemnation from media outlets, football commentators, and former players solely for Manchester United’s poor performance this season.
Now, reports indicate that the owners may soon appoint a new manager due to Eric’s disappointing performance, which has frustrated them. Several potential managers have been mentioned, including Ruben Amorim, the manager of Sporting CP.
Who Is Ruben Amorim?
Ruben Amorim, a former player and Portuguese manager, currently coaches Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese League.
Inexperienced in managerial roles, the Sporting team hired Ruben as head coach, and he has made a significant impact on the team since joining.
In 2021, he led Sporting to victory in the Portugal league championship after a long 19-year gap, highlighting his significance.
Last year, several Premier League clubs linked him to managerial roles, but he ultimately chose to remain at Sporting Lisbon.
Last season, Liverpool and West Ham United attempted to hire him as a manager, which led to strong rumors of his potential move to the English football division.
However, he chose to remain in Portugal; yet, an increasing chance exists that he may move to England for a job with Manchester United.
He has a 10 million pounds release clause, and the current bad form of United may convince the owners to pay and hire him in the near future.
He has performed exceptionally well at Sporting CP this season, achieving eight straight wins, which has prompted the owners of United to consider making a decision on him earlier.
Unitedinfocus has reported that his impressive performance makes it highly likely that Manchester United will appoint him as their new manager in the near future.
What Has Ruben Amorim Said?
After a 4-2 victory against Farense, the 38-year-old said: “I won’t be revisiting the same conversation from last year this time around. I won’t provide any opinions on these situations. The future remains uncertain; outcomes determine it. I have a plan for how the season will conclude, but I choose not to reveal it at this moment. However, the outcomes and circumstances prompt us to reach a different conclusion. I prefer not to comment on those things. I have not been contacted by Manchester United.“
Amorim stated he would not comment on his exit clause. “I will honour the agreement and ensure that I meet all obligations outlined within it.”
What Next For Erik Ten Hag?
The media has significantly increased the level of pressure on Erik ten Hag, despite Man Utd’s three-game winning streak at the start.
The Red Devils continue to disappoint with their performances, as recent matches have ruthlessly exposed their weaknesses.
After consecutive 3-0 home defeats, doubts are once more arising about the Dutchman—and rightfully so. Even after the club has spent extravagantly for two summers,
Man Utd seem uninspired and lack creativity, which clearly criticizes Ten Hag’s performance since the club brought him in to achieve the opposite outcome.
The club leadership turned to Ten Hag to bring in the exciting style that made his Ajax team successful in Europe.
However, he has failed in this attempt and recently confessed that he cannot accomplish this task with the current Man Utd team.
The new owners’ goal to elevate Manchester United to the level of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona seems distant due to the club’s recent poor performance.
He has a high chance of being fired, and they are likely to hire a new manager shortly, which seems very justifiable.
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