Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is fighting to save his job after a disastrous start to the 2025-26 season, with the club’s hierarchy reportedly giving him three matches to turn the tide.
The pressure on the Portuguese coach intensified following a shocking Carabao Cup defeat to lower-league side Grimsby Town and a subsequent loss to rivals Manchester City. These results have left his position increasingly vulnerable.
According to reports, the upcoming fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, and Everton are now critical for Amorim. His performance in this trio of games is likely to determine his future at Old Trafford.
Despite public backing from the club, which has pointed to improving underlying statistics, frustration is said to be brewing within the dressing room over tactical decisions. Furthermore, the financial implication of a sacking is a significant complicating factor; dismissing Amorim within his first year could cost the club a reported £12 million payout.
In preparation for a potential change, the Manchester United board is already assembling a shortlist of possible replacements. Names in the frame include former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, England national team coach Gareth Southgate, Fulham’s Marco Silva, Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, and ex-Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino.
The situation highlights the immense and immediate pressure at the top level of football, as summed up by a fan on social media: “Being a shit manager is lowkey the best job ever,” a nod to the lucrative payouts often afforded to dismissed coaches.
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