The slap inflicted by Manchester City in Manchester United (0-3), this Sunday during the derby, could well mark a turning point in the mandate of Rúben Amorim. Already weakened by a series of disappointing results, the Portuguese coach seems more than ever in a stay. Arrived with the reputation of an innovative tactician, Amorim is struggling, in fact, to impose his paw on a Mancunian team losing their bearings. Faced with Skyblues, Manchester United was also dominated from start to finish, without reaction or character. Present at a press conference after this new slap received, the former Sporting CP technician did not dodge his responsibilities.
8 wins in 31 Premier League matches
“It's my fault, not that of the players”he said, visibly reached. Yes but here, beyond the score, it is the attitude of the Mancunian players who worried. If the 40 -year -old coach has recognized an absence of “Fear of losing” In its locker room, the new rout at Etihad Stadium highlighted the apathy of a team that is not very concerned and unable to respond in key moments. An all more problematic setback that it was experienced before the eyes of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a minority shareholder, Omar Berrada, CEO, and Jason Wilcox, sports director …
In full turmoil and while Manchester United is today a disappointing 14th place in the Premier League, the one who has only won 8 victories in 31 championship matches since his appointment is logically discussed. This Monday, several British media evoke, as such, internal discussions on a possible change of course, which is more after the recent elimination against Grimsby Town, stable of English D4, in League Cup. Doubts also expressed by a certain Gary Neville, former legend of Manchester United now consultant for Sky Sports.
Amorim on the hot seat?
“Man utd is 14th, we only have four games. We cannot enter in October while Manchester United is 14th or 15th in the championship, otherwise the coach will be in difficulty. They have to start winning quickly. Next week, if they lose (against Chelsea), they will spend 15th or 16th. After five games, we are in October and they are in the lower half of the ranking. And it is impossible, after spending 200 million pounds sterling and having offered him a pre-season ”indicated the ex-defenseman.
And add: “The situation must change quickly, and the idea of the coach must be accepted very quickly by the players. I am worried about the coach, I am worried about what will happen in the coming weeks. I don't think it's time to panic, but I’ve seen that, we’ve seen this film ”. To avoid implosion, Amorim will quickly straighten the bar. A series of victories, a renewed competitiveness and a return to convincing football are now essential. Without that, management could decrease faster than expected because in Manchester, the time of patience seems to be over and for Rúben Amorim, the countdown may already be launched …
