Red Devils in Chaos: Amorim’s Plan Is Crumbling Faster Than Expected
Rúben Amorim arrived at Old Trafford with the promise of revolutionizing Manchester United through an innovative approach that had worked for his former team at the time, Sporting CP. However, so far, his system has not delivered. Despite the recent victory in the Europa League against Real Sociedad, a rival with a smaller budget and less historical pedigree, the Red Devils needed two penalties to secure the win. Doubts about his project are growing, and criticism has not been long in coming. Jamie Carragher, a British analyst and former Liverpool player, held nothing back and stated bluntly: "It's the worst United I've ever seen in my life.”
The numbers back up the concern. United are languishing in the lower half of the Premier League table and have been eliminated from both domestic cups. Amorim, far from turning things around, has worsened the records of his predecessor, Erik ten Hag. The lack of identity in the team is evident, and the worst part is that the players have shown no signs of improvement despite him being in charge for almost four months. "Has any player performed better than they did under Ten Hag? I don't see any," declared Carragher, showing the sentiment of a large portion of the fanbase.
Manchester United, a club historically known for competing for titles, now looks with concern at teams like Everton and West Ham in the league table. What was once a giant of English football is now in a coma, waiting to be revived by someone who can carry out a project of such magnitude. The fans are beginning to lose patience, and the board is as well. While it’s understood that any rebuilding process takes time, the lack of “Real” progress is making the doubts about Amorim increasingly valid. His system, which brought so much success in Portugal, is failing to deliver the same results in England.
The future of Manchester United is a huge question mark. Amorim could save the season if they win the Europa League title and secure a spot in the Champions League as a result. However, if results don’t improve, his continuity will be in danger. The coming months will be crucial for the Portuguese manager, who needs to find solutions quickly if he wants to avoid becoming just another coach who fails on the Old Trafford bench. Meanwhile, the fans continue to wait for the promised "revolution" to finally arrive.
