Body language experts believe Reuben Amorim will be fired in the coming days after analysing his actions at Touchline. Things got worse on Saturday, following a disastrous start to the season.
This has led to an increase in pressure on Portugal coaches, who have only secured 34 points in 33 games since their appointment in November last year. Throughout the various stages of the match at Gtech Community Stadium, Amorim looked distraught, irritated and lost as he continues to struggle to make the most of his expensive team. Body Language Specialist Darren Stanton has analysed Amorim’s behavior during the game and provided insight into revealing his mental state as he fights to maintain his position.
Discussing the crouching posture of Amorim, which he had sometimes assumed, Stanton told the man via OLBG:
“If someone is about to be beaten, imagine that’s the first stance they’ve adopted. They go to the ground and put themselves in the fetal position.
“Basically, this is the worst thing I’ve seen him. Beating my hands over his head is a personification of sadness, negativity, and truly, really, really, really, really feelings. Soon, the image tells me, emotionally, that he is in the worst place since he started the role.”
Amorim was also found with his hands on the back of his neck, head down. Stanton said: “That is also the ultimate thin gesture, and the fact that he bowed his head… When we want to show pride as we occupy more space, our shoulders come back and our heads rise.
“But with Reuben Amorim, once again show the ultimate sadness and shame, to soak the head down with a hand at the back of his head.”
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Amorim was similarly downcast while sitting in the technical area, Stanton added:
“If I give you some expression that someone can show you where they are emotionally at the ultimate low place, this is it.”
Following the final whi, when he and his team approached travel supporters, it was impressive that there were few players who positioned themselves with their boss. Stanton said:
“He’s given plenty of opportunities in his mind and I know that it’s pretty much a game for him. I’ve never seen a manager or coach get so disappointed.”
If he is in charge, Amorim will be desperate for a significant victory when Sunderland arrives at Old Trafford on Saturday.
