What happens next with Amorim

In May, Ruben Amorim stood in the middle of Old Trafford, bowing his head in apology for a “disastrous” season that saw him finish 15th in the Premier League and lose the Europa League final. He reassured the crowd with a promise: “There are better days to come.”

But just three months later, that statement has become a burden that weighs on his chair. The defeat to Grimsby Town - a Fourth Division team - was not just a shock on the scoreboard. It was a mirror that exposed all the cracks in Man United: a team worth more than 400 million pounds was defeated by an opponent built from 3 million pounds; blockbuster contracts such as Sesko, Cunha, Mbeumo are still just beautiful names on paper; and a tactical system that is easily "read" by much weaker opponents.

When 3-4-3 becomes chains

Amorim came to the club from Sporting Lisbon with a reputation for a disciplined 3-4-3. But the Premier League is not Portugal. In his first 27 games, he lost 14. He stuck to his tactical framework, rotating his players around the rigid system, even though they clearly lacked the tools to operate it.

The opening game against Arsenal had offered some hope - United could have won if they had taken their chances. But Fulham quickly exposed the problem: United started with enthusiasm, then crumbled when pressed. At Grimsby, the tragedy hit rock bottom: a Fourth Division opponent, but pressing smarter, sharper and... braver.

The bitter thing is that Amorim does not lack quality personnel. Sesko, a 22-year-old striker, was once the target of all Europe. Cunha - a highly rated versatile player. Mbeumo - a fast and direct striker. But they are all lost in the framed system. The so-called "Amorim mark" gradually became shackles.

Andre Onana's mistake deepened the despair.

Andre Onana’s mistake deepened the despair. Conceding a goal from close range is normal, but missing a high ball in front of goal is a disaster. Once expected to be a modern goalkeeper, Onana is now being called “the worst signing in Premier League history” by Man United fans.

The midfield is also crumbling. Without a true box-to-box midfielder, Bruno Fernandes has been forced to constantly play out of position. Casemiro is past his prime. Kobbie Mainoo - the young hope - is lost in the chaos. Man United urgently need a "sweeper" in the middle of the pitch, but the transfer window is only a few days away.

On the offensive front, Rashford's loan move to Barcelona was like throwing away a key player, leaving Amorim to deal with the unfinished puzzle. Garnacho, Sancho, Malacia were "exiled" beyond the plan but could not be sold, turning the dressing room into a stuffy afternoon market.

Trust is gone?

If there is one thing Amorim has retained from his string of defeats, it is the faith of the Old Trafford crowd. They sympathise with his plight as he inherits a distorted, unstructured legacy after the Sir Alex Ferguson era. But faith is not infinite. The defeat to Grimsby - a team that played in the semi-professional leagues just a few years ago - is a stain that will be difficult to erase.

Amorim himself admitted: “The worst thing is to keep repeating the same mistakes. I am truly sorry to the fans.” It was the voice of a coach who knew he was on the edge of the cliff.

The question is: Will Amorim resign, or wait to be fired? He once hinted: "If the club finds me unsuitable, I will leave."

MU owners are impatient, the possibility of Amorim being fired is entirely possible.

But in reality, the decision is now in the hands of the top brass. Jim Ratcliffe and Omar Berrada have been staunch defenders of him. But if United drop points against Burnley this weekend, will they dare keep him for the Manchester derby on 14 September?

A crisis of tactics, morale and belief – all of which are being pinned down to one name: Ruben Amorim. He could become the next victim of the Old Trafford cycle, where no manager has survived for long since Ferguson. Or, paradoxically, Amorim could use the derby against Man City to turn things around – something that Van Gaal and Mourinho have done before.

Football is cruel in that a promise can become a burden. Amorim promised “better days” would come. But what United need now is not distant promises, but a win, a clear system, and most importantly: a reason to believe.

Otherwise, history will name Amorim as another ellipsis in the endless tragedy of Old Trafford in the post-Ferguson era.

Source: https://znews.vn/chuyen-gi-se-xay-ra-tiep-theo-voi-amorim-post1580918.html