Jamie Carragher thinks Ruben Amorim’s role as Manchester United’s manager is “irretrievable,” and forecasts that the Portuguese tactician will be relieved of his duties before Christmas.
Speaking on English television, the former Liverpool defender did not hesitate to give a blunt assessment of Ruben Amorim’s situation: "I don’t like to say a coach should be fired – it’s disrespectful because this is someone’s job. But at this point, I genuinely believe Ruben Amorim’s position is beyond rescue. His departure before Christmas is inevitable."
According to Carragher, Amorim’s performance is alarmingly poor for a club with the rich history of Manchester United. After 50 matches in charge, Amorim has only managed to have the team score just 2 more goals than they conceded – a figure that highlights a serious decline in both playing style and offensive effectiveness.
Moreover, Amorim has set an unfortunate record as the worst-performing coach in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. He earned only 34 points from his first 31 Premier League games, 12 points fewer than Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the same stage. This statistic has caused many Red Devils fans to lose patience, despite some ongoing trust from the club’s management.
Carragher insists that Amorim’s dismissal is only a matter of time, as the numbers clearly reflect the deadlock: “His record is unbelievable for a Manchester United manager. The style of play is dull, and the goal-scoring record is extremely poor.”
Nevertheless, according to several insider sources, Ruben Amorim still enjoys support from both the players and Manchester United’s board. They believe the Portuguese coach can turn things around if he restores balance in the playing style and achieves positive results in the upcoming fixtures.
With mounting pressure at Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim must quickly prove his capability to salvage the season and his future at Manchester United. The question remains: can he withstand the storm of public opinion and revive the Red Devils before Christmas?