Manchester United’s leadership created a problem that needed to be resolved by sacking Ruben Amorim, but it is proving easier said than done at Old Trafford.
Manchester United’s leaders are divided over who should be appointed as the club’s next manager. Owners the Glazer family and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have launched a search for a new boss following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.
But the powers that be at Old Trafford cannot decide whether to appoint someone now or wait until the summer.
This slot includes the names of Oliver Glasner, Enzo Maresca, Laurent Blanc, Xavi, Mauricio Pochettino and Zinedine Zidane. Darren Fletcher has replaced Amorim on an interim basis and could take charge of United’s next two games, while senior executives decide what to do.
United’s priority this season is to finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League. This seems to be expecting too much from Mr. Fletcher, who is a beginner in management.
United know they could sign Glasner in the coming weeks if they reach an agreement with Crystal Palace. Glasner is seen as one of the favorites after his impressive work at Palace.
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However, there are still concerns about Glasner’s lack of experience when it comes to running a huge club like United.
Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel are also being considered. But this means the Old Trafford bosses will have to wait until after the World Cup to try and lure one of them to United.
Pochettino will be in charge of the hosts USA in the final, while Tuchel will be in charge of England’s onslaught. In the meantime, if United decide to bide their time, the fear is that further damage could be done between now and the end of the season.
United will find it difficult to go through a second consecutive season without European football. And no matter who is in charge, the minimum requirement is to be in the top six.
Amorim was sacked after 14 months in charge after being accused of abusive language following the 1-1 draw with United at Elland Road. However, Ratcliffe and Co. are said to have lost faith in the Portuguese manager and decided to sack Amorim before the game against Leeds.
His departure is the most ignominious chapter in Ratcliffe and INEOS’s toxic tenure. Amorim leaves with United sixth in the table after one win from their last five games.
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