- Arsenal legend Paul Merson has told Ruben Amorim his next club if Manchester United sack him
- Manchester United have reportedly given Amorim an ultimatum to turn results around or get sacked
- The club have also lined up possible replacements, including former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino
A former Arsenal player has told Ruben Amorim the perfect club for him as he continues to struggle at Manchester United over 10 months into the job.
Amorim took over at Manchester on November 1, 2024, after former manager Erik ten Hag was relieved of his duties after a poor start to the 2024/25 season.
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The results have become worse under the former Sporting Lisbon manager, and despite being close to papering over cracks with the UEFA Europa League, they lost to Tottenham.
United missed out on qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the 2025/26 season and finished 15th on the Premier League table.
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There were expectations from some fans to sack the manager after enduring a difficult first seven months, but INEOS chose to give him time and back him.
The club made big signings to bolster his squad, including Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko in a show of support for the manager.
However, results have not improved, and according to Mirror UK, United have given Amorim a three-game ultimatum to turn it around or face the sack.
Merson tips Amorim for Chelsea job
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has made a bold claim that Chelsea’s squad suits Ruben Amorim’s philosophy amid his struggles at Old Trafford.
“He would have been a perfect fit for Chelsea,” Merson told Sky Sports.
“They’ve got world-class wing-backs in Reece James and Malo Gusto, they’ve got the best holding midfield player in the league in Moises Caicedo. It would fit the players.
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“You look at Man United and this system does not suit the squad they’ve got at all. The two wing-backs are nowhere near it, nowhere near good enough. No legs in midfield. Everything is up against him.”
Merson isn’t far from the truth, two previous Chelsea managers, Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel, succeeded at the club using Amorim’s preferred 3-4-3 formation.
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According to The Guardian, the Blues spoke to Ruben Amorim in 2023 before hiring Mauricio Pochettino, who left the job after one season in charge.
Enzo Maresca has a contract till 2029 at Chelsea, and after the success of his first season, the Blues will not be looking to make changes anytime soon.
The manager led the club to glory in the UEFA Europa Conference League, becoming the first club to win all UEFA competitions, before winning the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
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5 managers who could replace Amorim
Legit.ng analysed the five managers Manchester United shortlisted to replace Ruben Amorim in the event that he is shown the exit doors at Carrington.
Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner, who has led the Eagles to FA Cup and Community Shield glory, is top of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s shortlist.
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