Senior figures at Manchester United have growing concerns about Ruben Amorim\u2019s emotional reactions during matches and press conferences, a report in the Daily Mail states. Those close to the club are said to be uneasy about two linked issues: how Amorim behaves at the side of the pitch and the tone of his public comments.<\/p>\n
Players are not believed to have lost faith in their manager and his job is not thought to be in immediate danger, perhaps because of the significant compensation fee owed to him. Despite that apparent backing, first-team staff have registered unease about Amorim\u2019s preference to “hide” when situations become difficult in matches. His refusal to watch a number of penalties this season has attracted unwanted attention and is cited as one example of his touchline manner that has caused alarm.<\/p>\n
At board level, sources are reported to be unsettled by the manager\u2019s conduct in press conferences. Several exchanges have produced sharp, divisive soundbites. After the defeat to Grimsby, Amorim admitted he sometimes \u201chates\u201d his players and wants to quit the job, an episode that added to the list of surprising responses.<\/p>\n
Earlier incidents have also been noted. Amorim has previously described his side as the worst in United \u2019s history. His comments about Kobbie Mainoo are said to have inspired the youngster\u2019s desire to leave on loan. Equally, claims that he would rather play his 63-year-old goalkeepr coach than pick Marcus Rashford did not go down well in the boardroom.<\/p>\n
The club\u2019s attempts to manage media access were evident after the Manchester City defeat when Amorim spoke to just four reporters before club staff intervened. United are understood to remain supportive and do not wish to be forced into another managerial change less than 12 months after sacking Erik ten Hag. The report concludes that pressure on Amorim will increase if results and behaviour do not improve in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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