Manchester United supervisor Ruben Amorim has warned the membership’s board to cease interfering along with his job and permit him to work with out obstruction, following Sunday’s 1–1 draw with Leeds United.
Talking at a tense post-match press convention, the Portuguese tactician raised recent doubts about his long-term future at Outdated Trafford, hinting at inside rifts behind the scenes and frustration over his authority throughout the membership.
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“I Am the Supervisor, Not Simply the Coach”
Amorim had already expressed his displeasure within the build-up to the Leeds conflict after declining to make clear current feedback on United’s switch technique. On Sunday, he was extra direct when questioned about whether or not he nonetheless felt he had the board’s backing.
“I got here right here to be the supervisor of Manchester United, not simply the coach,” Amorim stated. “And that’s clear. My title will not be Tuchel, Conte or Mourinho, however I’m the supervisor of Manchester United.
“It’s going to be like this for 18 months, or till the board decides to vary. I’m not going to give up. I’ll do my job till another person comes to switch me.”
Behind-the-Scenes Tensions
Stories in current weeks have urged tensions between Amorim and United’s hierarchy. It’s claimed that head of recruitment Christopher Vivell suggested the 40-year-old to adapt his tactical method after Fulham boss Marco Silva defined how he neutralised United earlier within the season.
There have additionally been strategies of disagreements over switch targets, with friction involving director of soccer Jason Wilcox.
Push for Authority at Outdated Trafford
Amorim, who changed Erik ten Hag in November 2024 and was formally appointed as head coach quite than supervisor, appeared eager to underline the excellence as he pushed for better affect in decision-making.
“I wish to be the supervisor of this crew, not simply the coach,” he stated. “That was the settlement. In each division—the scouting division, the sporting director—they should do their job. I’ll do mine.
“If individuals can not deal with criticism and scrutiny, then the membership wants to vary.”
