Manchester United players still believe in Ruben Amorim and many were unhappy that he was sacked on Monday after the decision was taken by senior management without any consultation.
The majority of Manchester United’s dressing room is said to be unhappy with the sacking of manager Ruben Amorim on Monday morning, with many still supporting the Portuguese manager.
His 14-month reign came to an end less than 24 hours after the draw against Leeds, due to a power struggle behind the scenes. While key members of the hierarchy had problems with Amorim, the players still had great faith in him.
United players were informed of Amorim’s departure on Monday morning, but The Sun claims many felt his sacking had been expected for days. A number of United players took to their social media accounts to express their gratitude to Amorim in the hours following his sacking, but this was not always the case when the manager left Old Trafford.
There were signs of improvement under the Portuguese coach. The win at Liverpool was a landmark moment, with wins over the likes of Newcastle. Similarly, despite home draws against West Ham and Wolves resulting in fewer points, the players continued to believe in what Amorim had to offer.
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However, it was revealed that there was a conflict between Amorim and Lisandro Martinez, which led to a showdown between the two. The Argentine felt he was ready to start, but thought his Portuguese head coach was ignoring him. He would later return to the XI and wear the captain’s armband.
Unlike previous Manchester manager sackings, the players were not consulted about Amorim’s position before the decision was made. The Ineos leaders took the decision themselves, which added to the excitement of the next game in the dugout.
In the end, his press conference at Elland Road is believed to have been the final straw. He alluded to a number of grievances centered around a desire for more power and influence. Amorim also claimed that he was already looking at a time when he would leave Manchester after his contract expired.
Gary Neville insists that no one came out of Amorim’s fallout healthy. He said: “If the manager is sacked, it’s a bad reflection on everyone. It means the manager is not functioning.
“Everyone loses in the end, especially when you sack a manager midway through the season. It’s very difficult to get a suitable replacement.
“I’m surprised by what happened this morning, but I’m not surprised by what happened. I didn’t expect it to happen this early. I thought I would get through it for two more weeks and figure out what to do.”
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