Manchester United\u2019s hierarchy are reported to be maintaining public support for Ruben Amorim despite mounting unrest within the squad. The Portuguese coach was unable to watch any of the 26 spot kicks, spending the shootout staring at the patch of turf while huddled limply in the dugout. After a sequence of intense post-match interviews Amorim said: \u201cSomething has to change and you\u2019re not going to change 22 players again.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Times reports the club will not dismiss the dogmatic manager before Saturday\u2019s trip to Burnley and that he retains the backing of the board and influential co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Ten months ago United spent a total of \u00a321 million ($28.3 million) to sack Erik ten Hag and buy Amorim out of his Sporting CP contract, and this summer around \u00a3200 million has been invested in a new frontline.<\/p>\n
There is also reporting that, should Amorim depart Old Trafford, a return to Portugal is possible. Benfica, the club he represented for much of his playing career, has been linked with him and presidential candidate Jo\u00e3o Noronha Lopes is thought to be \u201chopeful\u201d of appointing Amorim if he wins forthcoming elections.<\/p>\n
Inside the dressing room concerns are said to be more acute. The Guardian claim an unnamed number of individuals have \u201cquestioned\u201d Amorim\u2019s \u201ctactics and man-management.\u201d Amorim himself hinted at a loss of faith after the defeat to Grimsby, saying they \u201cspoke really loudly about what they want today\u201d after beginning the match \u201cwithout any intensity\u201d and looking \u201ccompletely lost.\u201d<\/p>\n
With the Premier League campaign still in its early stages, speculation continues about Amorim\u2019s future. There is a suggestion he could choose to resign during September\u2019s international break, which begins after this weekend\u2019s visit from Burnley.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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