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Manchester United Pressure Mounts on Amorim After Brentford Defeat

Manchester United’s troubles under Ruben Amorim continue to dominate the headlines, with Jamie Carragher leading calls for immediate change at Old Trafford. The Portuguese coach has endured a turbulent start to life in England and his side’s 3-1 defeat at Brentford has intensified scrutiny on his tenure.

Calls for Change from Pundits

Carragher delivered a scathing assessment of Amorim’s management on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, urging United to act swiftly. “I think he’s still in a job because the powers-at-be have made so many mistakes that they almost don’t want to admit right now they have made another,” he said.

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“This has been a disaster for Amorim and United. The quicker they make a decision on the manager we are only waiting for the inevitable. This has to end as quickly as possible.”

Carragher also remarked that most Premier League rivals would back themselves to achieve better results at Old Trafford. “I think every other Premier League manager would think ‘I could do a better job’ – the only positive is they haven’t gone all out for his system. Any competent football manager could get United to the European places or certainly fighting for them. It couldn’t have gone any worse. What he did at Sporting was really special, but it will be better for everyone to just shake hands and move on.”

United Board Still Backing Amorim

Despite losing four matches already this season, reports suggest the Manchester United board are standing by Amorim for now. TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher revealed that the Portuguese coach is “teetering on the edge” and that replacements “are being looked at.”

Amorim himself remains calm despite the mounting pressure. Speaking to Match of the Day following the defeat at Brentford, he said: “I am never concerned about my job – I am not that kind of guy. It is not my decision. I will do the best I can every minute I am here.”

Yet the sense grows that United’s patience is wearing thin. Consecutive inconsistent displays and missed opportunities have left supporters and pundits deeply concerned.

Rooney Highlights United’s Lack of Identity

Wayne Rooney also voiced alarm over his former club’s state of decline, describing Manchester United as “soulless” after the Brentford setback. “I am not seeing anything which is giving me any confidence, there needs to be big changes in my opinion,” Rooney told BBC Sport.

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“Manager, players, whatever that is. Whatever it takes to get Manchester United back. I don’t recognise the whole football club. I don’t see players fighting, I don’t see character, I don’t see desire to win. I go to a game watching, expecting, here we go again – expecting the team to lose or maybe pick up a point.”

Rooney highlighted wider structural problems beyond results. “It’s not even just results on the pitch. It’s everything about the club that needs fixing – Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have walked into a real challenge. We’re seeing staff members getting sacked after 20, 30 years who are very important people to that football club. The soul has gone from the club. It needs a new engine, a new lease of life. It needs something to kickstart that football club.”

Uncertain Future for Amorim

With discontent from supporters, fierce criticism from pundits and former players, and questions surrounding his tactical approach, Amorim’s future at Manchester United looks increasingly fragile. While his achievements at Sporting brought him to Old Trafford with promise, the stark reality of Premier League pressure is now playing out.

The United hierarchy face a pivotal decision. Continue to back Amorim in the hope of a turnaround, or make a change to salvage a season that already looks worryingly adrift.