Manchester United are fighting to climb the Premier League table under Ruben Amorim, although they may now have an alternative ready to replace him at Old Trafford.
Man Utd gave no excuses by Ruben Amorim
In a campaign where the Red Devils have shown both encouraging signs and some vulnerability, it remains to be seen whether Amorim can guide his side to a consistent run of results that could bring them back into European competition next season.
Nonetheless, he stressed ahead of his side’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace that whether Manchester United are in continental action or not, winning is the only thing that matters to their supporters.
He said via The Mirror: “At our club it’s the same because last year we had to win every game all the time and we got a lot of criticism because we don’t win.
“So in our club there are no excuses. About Europe, I have already spoken about Europe and I said the same thing last year when we were still in Europe, and I say the same thing this year, the advantage and the disadvantage of being in Europe so there are no excuses. Last year or this year, it’s always about winning matches.
Undoubtedly, signings will be needed to get Manchester United back to that level, and Conor Gallagher could head to Old Trafford for just £26m in 2026 as they look for a midfield anchor as Casemiro’s contract nears expiration.
Either way, INEOS appears to have already planned for the event that Manchester United need a change of dugout, news which may come as a surprise to many supporters.
Man Utd to field ex-Barcelona manager Xavi
According to reports in Spain, Manchester United are seriously considering hiring Xavi to replace Amorim as his experience in handling difficult situations, tactical framework and commitment to developing young talent matches their vision at Old Trafford.
Tottenham Hotspur are also pursuing the 45-year-old and for both clubs it is said that the former Barcelona boss will be consulted if results do not improve in either top-level environment.
Man Utd have invisible teenager who ‘looks better than half of their first team’
Carrington has produced another gem.
Favoring a 4-3-3 formation, Xavi won the La Liga title at the Spotify Camp Nou in 2022/23 and was subsequently hailed as “the best coach in the world” by Barca president Joan Laporta. At the same time, he also enjoyed success in Qatar, winning seven domestic trophies at Al-Sadd.
Oddly enough, he is set to return to coaching after more than a year in the hot seat, and the revered tactician is expected to receive his fair share of interest from clubs courting his services over the coming months. Taking note, it remains to be seen if Manchester United decide he is the man to replace Amorim.
