MU in Crisis: When Everyone Turns Against Ruben Amorim

02/10/2025 06:53:00 GoalGuru

The clearest feeling Ruben Amorim is undergoing at MU is isolation. The recent 1-3 loss to Brentford means the Red Devils have only managed 34 points from 33 Premier League matches under his leadership.

Throughout nearly a year in charge, Amorim has never led the team to win two consecutive matches in England’s top league, a statistic that would have cost any other manager their job immediately.

Amorim has gained no support from anyone.

Yet at MU, Amorim remains in his position. This paradox arises from the patience, or more precisely the caution, of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Ineos group. The British billionaire believes the Portuguese coach should only be evaluated after a full season with a squad he has built himself. More than £260 million has been spent on new signings since last November, and the club’s leadership does not want to “throw money away” through a rash decision.

However, in the public sphere, Amorim is nearly isolated. Almost an entire golden generation from Sir Alex Ferguson’s era—including Wayne Rooney, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes, Patrice Evra, and Peter Schmeichel—have openly criticized him. Their complaints go beyond poor results and directly target the 3-4-2-1 system, which is considered “mechanical,” turning players into soulless pieces.

Wayne Rooney, on his personal podcast, even declared: “I can hope, but I have no faith in Amorim. I don’t see fighting spirit or a desire to win. The current MU is not the MU I used to know.” Rooney’s words reflect the general mood of many fans, who are tired of the Red Devils’ disorganized starts and frequent collapses under pressure from average opponents.

Notably, no MU manager has ever faced such intense criticism. During the tenures of David Moyes, Van Gaal, or Mourinho, legends remained divided—some supportive, some opposed. With Amorim, the criticism is almost unanimous. He has become the target of a public alliance, a powerful “anti” force strong enough to disrupt the atmosphere at Old Trafford every weekend.

On TV, radio, and podcasts, every comment about MU focuses deeply on him. This is the unique pressure of the Red Devils: every issue is magnified many times more than at other clubs. Amorim understands this, but as some mock, what he might need now isn’t another midfielder or striker, but... a good pair of earplugs.

At MU, everyone is turning their back on Ruben Amorim.

Watch out for Sunderland!

If Brentford recently embarrassed MU, Sunderland is the real concern for Amorim. The “Black Cats” are creating a miracle story: 11 points from the first 6 rounds, the best record for a Premier League newcomer in over a decade. Even more impressive, this point total matches what MU earned in twice as many games.

Coach Regis Le Bris has built a disciplined and solid Sunderland. They have conceded only 4 goals, with a tightly organized defense forcing opponents to shoot from distance rather than approach the goal. Young goalkeeper Robin Roefs has quickly stood out, while Granit Xhaka brings experience and resilience in midfield.

Sunderland’s transfer strategy is also remarkable. They spent £170 million to bring in 13 new players—the most in the league. Unlike Nottingham Forest two seasons ago, Sunderland completed most deals by July, allowing Le Bris the whole summer to assemble his squad. The result is an energetic, cohesive team that dares to attack even bigger opponents.

Sunderland’s rise is meaningful not only for themselves but also as a reflection of MU’s disappointment. While a newcomer with the league’s lowest-valued squad confidently advances, the Red Devils struggle in a crisis despite huge spending. This contrast makes this weekend’s match a crucial turning point for Ruben Amorim.

If MU wins, he may gain some extra time. But if he loses or even draws, the pressure will become unbearable. Then, without legends needing to speak further, the public will view Amorim as “a failed manager kept only because the leadership fears losing face.” Worse, the already fragile trust of players and fans could collapse.

In reality, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos might still try to keep Amorim to avoid constant managerial changes. But at Old Trafford, where winning tradition is in the club’s DNA, having a coach completely rejected by those long connected to the club is dangerous.

Manh Vu

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