A principal stakeholder in Manchester United, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, arrived via helicopter at the Manchester United training grounds on Thursday for conversations with the team’s manager, Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese strategist has been under intense examination recently, particularly considering the Red Devils have secured merely a single triumph across all competitions thus far. This includes a defeat via penalty shootout to Grimsby Town, a team from the fourth division, in the EFL Cup.
Ratcliffe’s very noticeable, almost cinematic arrival has prompted conjecture about whether he was delivering unfavorable news to Amorim.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe visits Ruben Amorim after Manchester United fall to defeat in the derby
This comes in the wake of a 3-0 defeat the previous weekend against local rivals Manchester City. Following the match, Amorim suggested that if United desired a shift away from his established 3-4-2-1 formation, the club would first need to dismiss him.
Concerning Ratcliffe’s visit, journalist Fabrizio Romano commented: “All of the dialogues with individuals in management, along with members of staff, and similar discussions, had already been scheduled internally, even before the outcome of the Manchester derby.”
This aligns with Amorim’s own response to the swirling rumors. He diffused the situation with a touch of humor during a press conference later that same day.
“A new agreement, that’s what he was suggesting,” Amorim joked during the media address, his tone lighthearted.
“No, these are standard occurrences, designed simply to exhibit encouragement, outlining that this constitutes an extended undertaking. He has often remarked, ‘This is my third term.’ But from my perspective, it isn’t.
“So, a typical meeting, of which we’ve had numerous others, but given the current circumstances, it’s natural that individuals are focusing on it.”
According to FourFourTwo’s perspective, it remains premature to contemplate Amorim’s potential dismissal at this juncture.
United dedicated their resources during the off-season to acquire athletes who are well-suited for his distinct methodology, a tactical approach employed by few other coaches. Therefore, opting to remove him currently and potentially explore alternatives with different tactical systems could cast the hierarchy’s strategic planning in a negative light.
Manchester United are scheduled to play Chelsea in their upcoming match, as Premier League competition resumes this weekend.
