Amorim faces imminent sack if Man United lose to Sunderland
Ruben Amorim’s future as Manchester United manager hangs by a thread, with Telegraph Sport reporting he could be sacked if his side suffer defeat to Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The Portuguese coach is under intense pressure ahead of a must-win game against the newly promoted Black Cats, with United sitting 14th in the Premier League after six matches.
Last weekend’s 3-1 loss to Brentford, their third defeat of the season, has only deepened concerns among the club’s hierarchy.
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A further setback on Saturday, United’s final game before the international break, could prove decisive. Co-owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers are said to be running out of patience, particularly with a daunting trip to league leaders Liverpool at Anfield looming after the break.
While sources insist the club are not actively lining up a replacement, Amorim himself admitted on Friday that his position will become “impossible” if results don’t improve.
“Nobody here is naive,” he said. “We understand we need results to continue the project. We will reach a point that is impossible for everyone because this is a very big club with a lot of sponsors, with two owners. So it’s hard – the balance is really hard.”
Since replacing Erik ten Hag in November 2024, he has overseen just 34 points in 33 league games, the joint-worst record among Premier League ever-presents in that time, bar Tottenham. He has also failed to secure back-to-back league victories.
Sacking Amorim within his first 12 months would cost United around £12m in compensation; the club may have little choice.
Missing out on European football again would represent a financial hit of more than £25m in prize money and further damage their long-term ambitions.
