Ruben Amorim is under huge pressure at Manchester United after a nightmare start to the season. Ahead of the Burnley clash, the Portuguese coach issued another apology to fans, keeping his programme notes incredibly brief at just 95 words. His message was simple: “I am sorry.”
United’s struggles have piled up quickly. A humiliating Carabao Cup exit to League Two side Grimsby Town left supporters stunned, with many calling it one of the club’s lowest points in history. Amorim admitted his players must show far more intensity and promised the only way forward is by winning games.
But doubts are growing inside Old Trafford. Some players are said to be questioning his tactics and man-management style. His commitment to the 3-4-3 system, which failed badly last season, has left the squad unconvinced. While the club insists they are not planning to sack him, insiders fear Amorim himself may walk away if results don’t improve.
The timing makes Burnley’s visit all the more crucial. Last season’s 15th-place finish was already the lowest in Premier League history for United, and this campaign has started with just one point from two games. After losing to Arsenal and drawing with Fulham, the Burnley fixture is being seen as make-or-break.
Amorim has admitted he cannot guarantee he will remain manager beyond the international break. He says he wants to stay but will reassess things with the board in the coming weeks. With a derby against Manchester City looming after the break, United’s season is already at a crossroads.
For fans, patience is wearing thin. The apology may have been short, but unless United deliver a convincing win at Old Trafford, Amorim’s future could be decided sooner than expected.
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