Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has hinted that he will give Ruben Amorim more time, amid pressure on the manager. The Red Devils have had a mixed start to the season, and currently sit in 10th place in the table.
They enter the second international break of the season in a good way, having come out as 2-0 winners over Sunderland in their last outing. It’s something that they will look to continue when they take on rivals Liverpool at Anfield following the two-week break.
Despite the season only being seven games in, there has been a lot of speculation and talk over Amorim’s future, especially after a disappointing 15th-place finish last season. The manager was backed in the transfer window, spending around £200 million on new signings.
Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko were among those to make moves to Old Trafford in the summer window. It’s a serious transfer activity that Ratcliffe hopes will pay off.
The United co-owner has given an interview with The Business Podcast, where Amorim’s future was discussed. Here’s a look at what was said.
On ‘knee-jerk’ reactions
“The press, sometimes I don’t understand,” he said.”They want overnight success.
“They think it’s a light switch. You know, you flick a switch and it’s all going to be roses tomorrow. You can’t run a club like Manchester United on knee-jerk reactions to some journalist who goes off on one every week.”
On his relationship with the Glazers
Ratcliffe said that the Glazer family are content to let him take charge. “That probably sums it up,” he said.
“We’re local, and they’re the other side of the pond. That’s a long way away to try and manage a football club as big and as complex as Manchester United. We’re here with feet on the ground.”
When asked what he would do if the Glazers told him to sack Amorim, he said: “It’s not going to happen.”
Amorim hint
Ratcliffe said that Amorim was “a good guy” and then sent a hint about his future.
“He has not had the best of seasons,” he said, “Ruben needs to demonstrate he is a great coach over three years. That’s where I would be.”
