Manchester United believes Amrolín will resign, unwilling to endure criticism and eager to protect his reputation! Sir Jim might call on Carrick to step in.

British media report that Manchester United insiders sense Rúben Amrolín may opt to resign proactively instead of being sacked, aiming to maintain his good coaching name. The i Paper reveals that Amrolín is deeply surprised by the heavy burden of leading Manchester United and puzzled as well as disheartened by the intense backlash after each defeat.

After last weekend’s 1-3 loss to Brentford, Amrolín became the Premier League manager with the sixth lowest points total after 33 matches at any club in history. If he loses or even draws against Sunderland at home this Saturday, the pressure on Amrolín will increase further. An increasing number of fans are demanding a managerial change.

Although owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS management team are willing to give Amrolín more time, rumors say Sir Jim intends to let him complete a full season before making a fair evaluation. Sir Jim stated that while losing is humiliating, Amrolín and the team can learn from it, and the club will always make decisions with a long-term perspective, whether regarding player recruitment, stadium upgrades, or coaching staff appointments and dismissals.

Club insiders emphasize that despite widespread rumors, the board has not started searching for a replacement for Amrolín. Before Ten Hag’s departure, Manchester United did approach several potential successors, but this time that has not happened again. The management still believes Amrolín has the ability to reverse the club’s decline. They deny claims that Sir Jim has contacted former England coach Southgate, although Sir Jim has always been a loyal supporter of Southgate.

However, two sources insist that Amrolín might choose to leave voluntarily before being forced out. One insider said Amrolín will soon have to consider how to protect his long-term reputation. Before results worsen further and possibly deal a fatal blow to his coaching career, Amrolín could decide to resign and escape the Old Trafford black hole.

It is believed that Amrolín views the external criticism as irrational and is very displeased with the intense questioning by British media about his coaching tenure. His classic remark is: “When Manchester United wins, you don’t talk about formations; when we lose, you blame the 3-4-3 system.”

Some also think this is just a game between the club owner and Amrolín, with Sir Jim hoping the coach resigns to avoid paying severance, while Amrolín wants the club to pay him off quickly. It is simply a matter of who loses patience first and takes action.

After the recent Premier League defeat, Amrolín still followed through with plans to organize a team-building event for players and their families, aiming to strengthen team cohesion through the gathering. The event took place on Sunday and included Amrolín’s family. Reportedly, this was arranged before the season started to allow players’ wives, girlfriends, and children to see the £50 million facility upgrades at Carrington.

Manchester United players’ families watched training and then enjoyed a feast in the new canteen, sharing food and drinks together. The club also prepared entertainment for the children to keep them happy while waiting for the meal. This indicates that, at least for now, Amrolín’s work continues as usual.

However, if Manchester United’s results do not improve, it is widely believed that once Amrolín truly departs, INEOS Group might appoint an interim manager temporarily before the season ends. Club legend Carrick is a potential candidate; he resigned as Middlesbrough’s Championship manager this summer and is currently available. The odds of him managing Manchester United again are quite popular at the moment.

The 44-year-old Carrick served as interim manager after Solskjær’s dismissal from November to December 2021, achieving 2 wins and 1 draw before being replaced by Rangnick and leaving Manchester United. Carrick still maintains close ties with the club; his son Jesse is currently in United’s youth system and was captain of the U16 team. Carrick’s latest appearance was as a guest host interviewing Tottenham’s coach Thomas Frank. Alex Crook from talkSPORT radio revealed that Carrick is willing to return to manage Manchester United.