Sports pundit Gary Neville and club legend Wayne Rooney have raised concerns about the future of manager Ruben Amorim at Manchester United following a disappointing start to the season.
After United’s 3–0 defeat to rivals Manchester City, Rooney expressed frustration over the club’s poor form, warning that the Red Devils are slipping further into crisis. United have now suffered their second Premier League loss of the season, collecting only four points from their first four matches, and also endured the embarrassment of being knocked out of the EFL Cup in August by fourth-tier side Grimsby Town.
Rooney, 39, said he was saddened by the club’s struggles and worried about Amorim’s position:
“I really want to support and speak positively about the manager and the players. But it’s very difficult to sit here and say this team is improving or will achieve good results any time soon. Fans are chanting Amorim’s name, but the bigger issue is supporters leaving the stadium before full time—that’s a huge concern. If the manager is honest with himself, he knows the situation is getting very bad.”
Neville agreed with Rooney’s assessment, despite Amorim’s insistence that the team is “making progress.” Speaking on Sky Sports, the former United captain said pressure is mounting on the 40-year-old Portuguese coach, with fans growing increasingly critical of his 3-4-3 system, which many view as ineffective. Supporters have been calling for a tactical change.
Neville also warned that Amorim’s future could be decided within weeks, as United face a tough schedule, including an upcoming clash with a resurgent Chelsea on September 20.
Despite the setbacks, Manchester United have publicly backed Amorim, believing he can turn things around. At a recent press conference, the former Sporting CP boss insisted he would stick to the 3-4-3 formation, dismissing calls for change.
Amorim even went further, saying:
“If the club wants to change the system, that can only happen if they remove me from my position and bring in a new coach. As long as I am here, I will continue with my approach.”
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