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Benfica’s Eyes on Ruben Amorim Amid Manchester United Struggles

Manchester United’s woes in the Premier League are once again the subject of intense scrutiny, with Portuguese giants Benfica circling their current manager, Ruben Amorim. According to The Times, João Noronha Lopes, the frontrunner in Benfica’s upcoming presidential election, has made it clear he sees Amorim’s future back in Lisbon. “One thing I know, Ruben Amorim will be the coach of Benfica one day,” he declared, while watching United collapse to a 3-0 defeat against Manchester City.

This candid statement follows a difficult start to the season for United, who have managed only four points from their opening four fixtures. Their defeat to City left Amorim’s men dejected, the gulf between the two sides plain for all to see.

Pressure Mounts on Amorim

Wayne Rooney, speaking to the BBC, offered a cutting assessment. “Frankly, it is not good enough,” he said. “City weren’t great at all. It was one of the worst Manchester derbies I have seen in a long time. Unfortunately for United and the manager, it has been not too far off a year now and [he averages] one point a game. [In] quite a lot of league seasons, that is relegation form. It is tough to watch.”

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Amorim’s Premier League record makes difficult reading. With only eight wins in 31 matches, his win rate stands at 36.17 per cent, the worst of any United manager in the postwar era. Yet the board continue to insist that he is central to a long-term project. Even after a humiliating Carabao Cup defeat to Grimsby Town, the stance from Old Trafford was that patience remains vital.

Benfica’s Political Tug

The timing of Lopes’s remarks is significant. The Benfica presidential election on 25 October could bring sweeping change. Lopes, backed by former striker Nuno Gomes and Pedro Ferreira, has built his campaign around both nostalgia and ambition. His promise to try and lure Bernardo Silva from Manchester City, alongside talk of Amorim’s eventual return, adds weight to the idea of a Benfica rebuild powered by homegrown influence and Portuguese heritage.

Amorim, who came through Benfica’s academy before playing 153 times for the club, has deep roots there. His coaching reputation soared with Sporting, where he won two league titles. Lopes and Gomes deny meeting Amorim during their Manchester visit, yet their presence at the Etihad sent a message.

Future Uncertain at Old Trafford

Amorim himself struck a defiant yet weary tone. “Guys, I understand that and I accept,” he said when asked about his poor record. “It is not a record you should have in Manchester United. There are a lot of things you have no idea what happened during these months, but I accept that.”

United face Chelsea next, followed by Brentford and Sunderland, before a daunting trip to Liverpool. For now, Amorim still retains the club’s backing, but every poor result fuels questions about whether his future lies back in Portugal.

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From a Manchester United fan’s perspective, this report leaves more questions than answers. Supporters are tired of being told to trust the process when the football on the pitch looks so disjointed. Four points from four games, including losses to Arsenal and City, is simply not good enough for a club of this stature. The win over Burnley felt like papering over cracks rather than a turning point.

Fans want to believe Amorim is the right man, but his stubbornness is concerning. Reports that players are “disaffected by certain elements of Amorim’s regime — including his refusal to change the system” will hardly reassure anyone. United’s style has been predictable, easy to play against and lacking the urgency fans demand.

Hearing Benfica’s presidential frontrunner openly talk about taking him back only adds to the sense of instability. If Amorim himself has already quipped that “sometimes I want to quit,” then it hardly inspires confidence he is ready to dig in and fight for the project at Old Trafford.

United have a run of games that could either save or sink his tenure. Chelsea, Brentford and Sunderland should, in theory, provide an opportunity to build momentum. But with Liverpool looming after the international break, many fans are sceptical. If results do not improve, pressure will mount not only from outside but inside the dressing room.

For now, patience is wearing thin. The sense of drift at the club, combined with Amorim’s uncertain future and Benfica’s hovering interest, means supporters fear this season could unravel before it has even begun.