The MU management is said to have privately consulted some players to assess the team’s mentality, particularly about coach Ruben Amorim and the club’s current condition.
According to ESPN sources, the overall feeling is that players still support the Portuguese coach despite ongoing challenges since the season’s start.
Last weekend, Amorim temporarily "released some pressure" by leading Man United to a vital win over Sunderland at Old Trafford. However, a concerning statistic is that in 50 Premier League games as manager, he has never secured consecutive victories, illustrating the tough path since arriving in Manchester.
MU players continue to back Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim despite difficulties persisting from the beginning of the season.
Amorim’s long-term future remains a hot topic as he stays fully loyal to his coaching philosophy—a philosophy that has yet to produce a clear upturn in results. ESPN reports that CEO Omar Berrada and football director Jason Wilcox met with some key players—including captain Bruno Fernandes and locker room leaders—to gather their views. The feedback showed that most players still support Amorim.
These conversations were informal, and the leadership did not proactively "probe" before making any decisions about the coach’s future, who is contracted until 2027 and has been in charge at Old Trafford for almost a year.
Midfielder Mason Mount affirmed the whole team "100% stands behind the coach," while defender Matthijs de Ligt also openly voiced support following a 1-3 loss to Brentford less than two weeks ago.
If a decision to sack Amorim is made, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Joel Glazer would have the final say, while Berrada and Wilcox—who have been directly involved in the club’s strategic decisions—would act as key advisors. Both frequently attend the Carrington training center, keeping them well-informed about internal affairs and maintaining regular contact with Amorim and the players.
As for Amorim himself, he remains composed and determined when questioned about his future. He declared: "You only fear losing your job when you can’t pay bills, but that’s not how I feel. I just want to keep doing this job. When we don’t win, that’s the pain I bear—not the fear of being fired. I’m not bothered."
The Portuguese coach also added: "I think people talk too much about tactical systems, while the whole game needs to be viewed. This team has played with many different systems over the years. We have spoken about a lack of identity and ideas—but that isn’t just about formations."
Despite public pressure and inconsistent performance, Ruben Amorim remains firm in his football philosophy, while Manchester United’s leadership still shows no signs of losing confidence in him.