So it’s official. After only 14 months at the head of Manchester United, Ruben Amorim has just been officially fired. “Ruben Amorim leaves his post as head coach of Manchester United. With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club’s management have reluctantly made the decision that it is time to make a change. This move will give the team the best chance of finishing the championship as high as possible. The club would like to thank Ruben for his contribution and wish him good luck for the rest of his career. »
To temporarily replace him, the Red Devils chose to induct Darren Fletcher. One thing is certain, Amorim will not leave a lasting memory for Manchester United lovers. In 14 months, the Portuguese managed 63 matches for a catastrophic record for a club of such standing. Namely 23 defeats, 15 draws and only 25 wins, the worst success rate (38.1%) of any Manchester United manager since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, with the exception of Ralf Rangnick’s 37.9% as interim coach. Under the Amorim era, the Red Devils have scored 112 goals and conceded 114. Finally, Opta indicates that Amorim have used 25 different central defender pairs during their time in the Premier League, eight more than any other team over this period.
