Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim following disagreements over the team's tactical approach, with Darren Fletcher appointed as interim manager. The decision comes after a run of poor results, including home defeats to Everton, West Ham, Bournemouth and Wolves, which left the club languishing in mid-table.
Amorim's tenure lasted less than a full season, with his rigid adherence to a 3-4-3 system widely criticised as ill-suited to the squad at his disposal. The Portuguese coach had also publicly complained about a lack of support from the club hierarchy, a stance that sources say ultimately cost him his job.
Fletcher, a former United midfielder and current technical director, will take charge for Wednesday's Premier League trip to Burnley. It remains unclear whether he will remain in the role until the end of the season or if a permanent replacement will be sought sooner.
Several high-profile names have been linked with the vacancy, including Zinedine Zidane, though the Frenchman has shown no interest in managing in England and speaks limited English. Other candidates are expected to emerge in the coming days.
Defender Harry Maguire paid tribute to Amorim on Instagram, posting a photo of the pair with the message: 'Thank you for everything boss. I wish you all the best in the future.' Rio Ferdinand noted a change in Amorim's demeanour before his dismissal, describing a 'coldness' that suggested the situation had been deteriorating since before Christmas.
