Manchester United is standing firm behind manager Ruben Amorim despite their worst Premier League start in 33 years. The club has taken just four points from their first four league games, culminating in a 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City. Manchester United’s hierarchy is committed to a long-term plan and won’t make a knee-jerk decision to sack Amorim.
They believe correcting the current malaise is a long-term project and have no desire to abandon their current plan.
Amorim has defiantly refused to alter his tactical system, stating, “When I want to change my philosophy, I will change. If not, you have to change the man.” He remains committed to his three-center-back system despite criticism.
The team has been hit by injuries to key players like Mason Mount and Matheus Cunha, exposing a lack of squad depth that will require several transfer windows to fix. Amorim is prioritizing the development of young players like Kobbie Mainoo over immediate starts.
The club’s board believes fine margins, such as missed chances and superb opposition saves, have influenced results. They point to near-misses in the City match as proof that the scoreline didn’t accurately reflect the game.
Club legends like Wayne Rooney and Roy Keane have voiced concern, but executives see no benefit in a “knee-jerk” change. The club’s leadership views Amorim’s appointment as part of a multi-season rebuild, accepting that short-term pain may precede long-term gain.
