'If Amorim can' – Phil Jones reveals what Ruben Amorim has to do to change his fate at Manchester United

He even suggested that securing four points against Manchester City and Chelsea after the international break could quickly shift the mood in Amorim’s favour.

Jones also admitted that some players are unhappy with Amorim’s strict approach, yet he emphasised that the coach will not abandon his preferred 3-4-2-1 system. For Jones, stability is key: since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, United have lurched from one managerial change to another without lasting success.

“I think it’s important that United don’t shoot the gun too early with another manager. Last season was bad. But I’ve been buoyed by some of the performances I’ve seen in the Premier League this season.

“Five points from three games is something to build on. If Amorim can take four points from the games against (Manchester) City and Chelsea after the international break, then suddenly it looks like he’s on the right track.

“You cannot gloss over that performance in the Grimsby game in the Carabao Cup. United were terrible all over the pitch.

“What do you do? Keep swapping the manager and then give someone else £200million to spend? United have got to back Amorim. He’s a young manager with fresh ideas and I think he will get it right.

“Every time a manager was sacked after Sir Alex left, the club would brief that we were in transition. But United have probably been in a constant transition for 10 years now. They wanted Amorim because he plays a different system and a different way to how United traditionally play. He’s not going to change – and nor should he change.”

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Why Amorim deserves backing now

United’s board should continue to back Amorim. Constant managerial turnover since Ferguson has yielded little progress. Removing Amorim so early would be another rash decision. ESPN further reports that INEOS believe a mid-season change in philosophy would only increase the risks.

At Sporting CP, Amorim not only delivered titles but also developed young players into stars. At United, he inherited an unbalanced squad and has been hit by injuries, limiting his ability to impose his system. For now, consistency in results is the priority. Improving midfield balance to prevent United from being overrun and sharpening the attack in front of goal will be key steps.

But tactics alone will not be enough. Amorim also needs to show mental resilience. The pressure at Old Trafford is relentless, and he must instil belief and a winning mentality in his players. United’s history and identity can be powerful tools if he unites the squad around them.

For these reasons, sacking Amorim now would be a mistake. He should be given time and support, because more than anything else, what Manchester United need is stability.