{"id":19351,"date":"2026-01-05T13:36:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T13:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/manchester-united-suddenly-sacks-manager-after-explosive-abuse-6-options-to-replace-ruben-amorim\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T13:36:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T13:36:24","slug":"manchester-united-suddenly-sacks-manager-after-explosive-abuse-6-options-to-replace-ruben-amorim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/manchester-united-suddenly-sacks-manager-after-explosive-abuse-6-options-to-replace-ruben-amorim\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United suddenly sacks manager after explosive abuse; 6 options to replace Ruben Amorim"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim and must find a replacement to work under sporting director Jason Wilcox at Old Trafford, with Darren Fletcher set to fill the role.<\/h2>\n
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10:52, January 5, 2026<\/span>Updated January 5, 2026 13:10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Manchester United are back in the market for a new manager following the sacking of manager Ruben Amorim. Just hours after saying he had no intention of walking away from his role, Amorim was given his marching orders.<\/p>\n
After the draw with Leeds United, it was clear that relations had cooled behind the scenes at Old Trafford. The Portuguese manager declared that he came to the club not just to coach, but to manage.<\/p>\n
“I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United, that’s clear,” Amorim told reporters. “I know my name is not[Thomas]Tuchel,[Antonio]Conte or[Jose]Mourinho, but I am the manager of Manchester United.<\/p>\n
And it will remain this way for 18 months, or until the board decides to make changes. I have no intention of quitting. I’m going to do my job until someone else comes in my place. \u201d<\/p>\n
That moment may have come sooner than Amorim expected. Mirror Football looks at who United could potentially hire next.<\/p>\n
read more: Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim LIVE: Full statement, confirms decision on next manager<\/span><\/span>read more: Manchester United’s full statement reveals the reason for Ruben Amorim’s dismissal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/span>Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United<\/span>(Image: AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Darren Fletcher<\/h3>\n
The former Manchester United midfielder will step up from his role in the club’s academy and take charge against Burnley. If Fletcher does well, it’s not inconceivable that he could remain in the role until the end of the season.<\/p>\n
michael carrick<\/h3>\n
Another former Manchester United midfielder and, crucially, he is available. The 44-year-old left Middlesbrough last year and has been working with UEFA since then, but could potentially offer a quick option to lead the club on a temporary basis.<\/p>\n
Carrick has been interim manager before, is a man of respected stature and knows the club better than anyone.<\/p>\n
With United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe a fan, the former England manager’s name is sure to come up. Sporting director Jason Wilcox is also said to respect Southgate’s achievements, but United were originally looking in a different direction when hiring Amorim.<\/p>\n
Of course, Southgate is currently available, but he has not managed club football for over 16 years.<\/p>\n
Enzo Maresca<\/h3>\n
It’s perhaps an unlikely option given his links with Manchester City, but a new signing is now available who was previously a coach rather than a manager. The Italian is said to have been dissatisfied with the dominance at Stamford Bridge before his sending off, so details will have to be fine-tuned.<\/p>\n
The Bournemouth manager has a contract left until the summer and has completed a fantastic job on the south coast. Iraola has enabled the Cherries to remain competitive while dealing with a team that has had many changes occurring outside of his control.<\/p>\n
Oliver Glasner<\/h3>\n
Another coach whose contract is dwindling. Glasner led Crystal Palace to their first trophy last season, but his efforts in the transfer market ultimately faltered.<\/p>\n
If United are able to hold out until the end of the season and make a move happen, the Austrian, like Iraola, could be a solid option with Premier League experience.<\/p>\n
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