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Amorim Under Pressure as United Crisis Deepens

Rúben Amorim’s position at Manchester United is not under formal review, but the tone of his post-match comments suggests a growing personal disillusionment, with the Portuguese coach publicly questioning the club’s culture and direction following yet another dismal result.

United’s 2-0 home defeat to West Ham has left them languishing in 16th place in the Premier League, with just two matches remaining. It marks a continued downward trajectory despite Amorim having only taken over from Erik ten Hag in November.

Doubts Emerge Over Amorim’s Long-Term Commitment

While sources indicate that Manchester United’s hierarchy are not currently considering a change in the dugout, Amorim’s own words paint a more uncertain picture. His remarks following the defeat have done little to silence speculation about his future.

“Everybody here has to think seriously about a lot of things,” he told the BBC. “Everybody is thinking about the [Europa League] final. The final is not the issue. We have bigger things to think about.

“I’m talking about myself and the culture in the club and the culture in the team. We need to change that. It’s a decisive moment in the history of the club.

“We need to be really strong in the summer and to be brave because we will not have a next season like this.

“If we start like this, if the feeling is still here, we should give the space to different people.”

These words are being interpreted by many close to the club as a potential precursor to Amorim stepping down, should conditions not improve both on and off the pitch.

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Allegri Leads the Race if Amorim Walks

Amid the growing uncertainty, Massimiliano Allegri has emerged as the bookmakers’ frontrunner to take over at Old Trafford. According to talkSPORT Bet, the Italian tactician is priced at 4/1 to become the next Manchester United manager should Amorim choose to resign.

Allegri has been unattached since departing Juventus at the end of last season. His CV is impressive, featuring five Serie A titles with the Bianconeri across two separate spells and a Scudetto during his tenure with AC Milan.

Earlier this campaign, he was sounded out by West Ham United before they opted to move on from Julen Lopetegui. Although no agreement materialised, the London club’s interest underlined Allegri’s continued relevance in top-level management.

Alternatives Being Monitored Across Europe

While Allegri’s name is prominent, Manchester United are understood to be tracking other potential options. Mauricio Pochettino is also being discussed internally and sits at 8/1 in the betting markets, while Kieran McKenna and England manager Gareth Southgate are each priced at 10/1.

Oliver Glasner, currently managing Crystal Palace, is another name in the frame. The Austrian has a contract at Selhurst Park until 2025, and while the Eagles remain keen to tie him down to a new deal, interest from RB Leipzig could test their resolve.

Summer Rebuild Looms as Season Nears Collapse

United’s season continues to unravel, with the team now perilously close to the relegation zone. A club of such stature facing a bottom-half finish is unprecedented in the Premier League era, and internal discussions are increasingly focused on the scale of the rebuild required this summer.

Amorim, whose contract runs until 2027, remains in place for now. But as the Portuguese coach himself hinted, that status quo may not hold if decisive changes are not enacted.

The final two games of the season – along with the Europa League final – could prove pivotal in shaping what is already looking like a transformational summer at Old Trafford.