Man Utd Creates Three-Man Shortlist of Premier League Managers as Ratcliffe Plans Contingency Amidst Amorim’s Difficulties
OLIVER GLASNER, Fabian Hurzeler, and Andoni Iraola are being considered as potential replacements for Ruben Amorim if Manchester United decides to part ways with him.
Amorim recorded his 17th Premier League defeat after 33 matches in charge during the match against Brentford on Saturday, underlining a disappointing start to the season, as United has lost three out of six league games so far.
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While Amorim enjoys some level of support from the club’s hierarchy, insiders indicate that Manchester United is actively exploring potential replacements due to his unsatisfactory performance.
Even though no immediate successor for Amorim has been pinpointed, there is a clear indication of ongoing speculation surrounding his future.
Last season, Erik ten Hag was removed after gaining only four wins in the first nine league matches. However, the United board seems to show a stronger commitment to Amorim, being the first manager appointed under co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
This past summer, United focused on acquiring players with Premier League experience, such as Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, a strategy that could influence their upcoming managerial search as well.
This perspective could affect Gareth Southgate’s candidacy, given his lack of Premier League management experience since Middlesbrough’s relegation in 2009.
Southgate has suggested he isn’t keen on a return to management, especially since his ally, United director Sir Dave Brailsford, is currently away from the club following an unsuccessful attempt to enhance performances at Old Trafford.
Glasner recently led Crystal Palace to their first-ever FA Cup victory and remains unbeaten in the Premier League after defeating Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday.
Iraola has been with Bournemouth for two seasons, guiding them to an impressive ninth place last term.
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Despite the notable departures of Dean Huijsen, Ilya Zabarnyi, and Milos Kerkez, the Cherries currently find themselves in third position.
Hurzeler took the reins at Brighton at the start of last season, leading the team to an eighth-place finish.
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The Seagulls triumphed over Chelsea, winning 3-1 on Saturday, elevating them to tenth place.
Glasner, who utilizes a 3-4-2-1 formation akin to Amorim’s, might deter the board from considering him as a viable candidate.
The Austrian manager has had considerable success in Europe with Eintracht Frankfurt, leading the team to a Europa League title in 2022.
Currently, Palace is yet to finalize a new contract with Glasner, whose existing deal expires at the end of this season.
The contracts for Iraola and Hurzeler will run until 2026 and 2027, respectively.
There are reports that Xavi is interested in the managerial post at Old Trafford; however, no official overtures from Manchester United have been made as of yet.
Amorim Asserts He’s the Right Fit
Amorim signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with United upon succeeding Ten Hag last November, but the club concluded last season in a disappointing 15th place—their worst showing in the top division since 1974.
Under Amorim’s management, United has invested £256.82 million in six new players, yet they currently sit in 14th position following Saturday’s loss.
Sunderland will visit Old Trafford next week ahead of the October international break, with United preparing to face Liverpool at Anfield on October 19.
United has not celebrated a victory in their previous ten visits to Anfield, with their last win there dating back to January 2016.
When asked if he believes he can turn the situation around at United, Amorim responded with optimism: “I always believe I know what steps to take.”
“Losing brings you back to square one, but you need just one win to build momentum again.”
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