Manchester United couldn’t take Erik Ten Hag anymore. Saved by a victory in the Carabao Cup last season with the Mancuniens, the Batavian technician, contested for years, could not resist his pitiful start to the season on the bench of the Red Devils. Drifting, the latter were only a shadow of themselves on the pitch and sank into the twists and turns of the Premier League standings. All this to which must be added moribund performances in the Champions League. In this context, keeping Erik Ten Hag in his post seemed absolutely surreal.
And to the delight of several followers of the most successful club in England, the former coach of Ajax Amsterdam was fired at the end of October by the Mancunian management. Released after the end of this disastrous mandate, Manchester United could face the future calmly and decided to rely on Ruben Amorim to take over. Brilliant for several seasons with Sporting CP, the Portuguese technician has already breathed new life into the north of England thanks to his simplicity and his first training sessions which have already been praised by several players. And while he will play his first match this weekend with United, the 39-year-old coach has already put his pawns forward to prepare for the future with his new club and has already planned a lively winter transfer window.
Seven players have become unwanted at Manchester United
Indeed, after getting established with his staff in his new facilities, Ruben Amorim already wants to ensure a successful second part of the season with the Red Devils. To do this, a purge of its workforce is necessary, as announced this Tuesday by the English press. And according to the information from Daily Mirrorthis major laundry would particularly concern seven players. Mocked for many years and enjoying a big salary at Old Trafford, Harry Maguire is the first undesirable on this list. According to our colleagues across the Channel, Amorim would not count on the English international (64 caps). At the end of the contract, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof should also depopulate the Mancunian defense at the end of the season while their departure at the end of the latter seems confirmed.
In the same scenario, Christian Eriksen, recently associated with José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, should also be released next June. Even if their contracts expire in 18 months, a departure clearly cannot be ruled out for Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia. Contested, the Brazilian midfielder will have to convince of his usefulness in the eyes of Ruben Amorim while the Dutch left defender presents no guarantee after two years of absence. Finally, Antony would be Ruben Amorim’s last target. Flop at 95 million euros, the former Ajax Amsterdam player has never been able to convince with United and his future is unlikely to be written at Old Trafford. While Manchester United’s budgets look tight according to several reports from across the Channel, its good market value could replenish the coffers while its sporting impact is almost zero. You will have understood, Ruben Amorim has his work cut out for his debut at United!
