Will Ruben Amorim resign from his post at Manchester United?- Journo bares it all

Ruben Amorim is under mounting pressure at Manchester United

Manchester United enter another decisive week, and questions continue to hang over Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese coach has endured a difficult start. While some remain patient, others see his record as unconvincing. A defeat to Brentford last weekend compounded the scrutiny, adding to league setbacks and a Carabao Cup exit to Grimsby Town. For a club of United’s size, the disappointment feels sharper, especially given the broader context.

Meanwhile, journalist Pete O’Rourke told Football Insider he would be surprised if Amorim resigned, and insisted that the manager does not come across as a quitter. He noted that Amorim has overseen just 19 wins from 49 games, a record that falls well short of expectations at Old Trafford. For now, Amorim has the club’s backing, but his margin for error shrinks with every fixture. With the club languishing in mid-table, the challenge to deliver an immediate turnaround is clear. Meanwhile, Gareth Southgate, who is one of the contenders to replace Amorim, has distanced himself from the Manchester United job. In hindsight, Joshua Zirkzee is ready to leave the club in January due to his lack of game time. 

“I would be very surprised if he resigned and quit Man United; he doesn’t come across as a quitter. “He’s obviously come under a lot of scrutiny following the defeat to Brentford last weekend, that’s three defeats now in the league and also knocked out of the Carabao Cup.

“So there are big question marks over Amorim’s future; he’s led them to just 19 victories out of 49 matches, which is nowhere near good enough for Man United. “But he still has the backing of INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, so they’re not going to rush into a decision.

“I don’t think Amorim will be ready to call it quits just yet; it would be a shock if he were willing to do that.”

Can Amorim adapt before patience runs out?

Amorim has been adamant about continuing with his 3-4-3 formation, which has provided him with success at Sporting CP. However, many feel that his system does not suit what Manchester United have at their disposal. Bruno Fernandes, who is a natural playmaker, has had to play a deeper role in his two-midfielder system. It has limited the influence of the Manchester United captain and has also influenced the results so far. The Premier League’s intensity has also made it harder for the formation to function, as opponents exploit spaces and disrupt attacking rhythm.