Gary Neville has criticised Ruben Amorim's post-match comments after the Manchester United manager cast doubt over his long-term future at Old Trafford. Amorim, speaking after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds United, suggested he would leave when his contract expires in 18 months and insisted he was appointed as manager, not head coach.
The Portuguese boss appeared to reference internal issues, calling for greater control over footballing departments and name-checking Neville during his press conference. He said: "If people cannot handle the Gary Neville and the criticism of everything, we need to change the club."
Reacting on his podcast, Neville described the remarks as "bizarre" and suggested Amorim's frustration pointed to unhappiness behind the scenes. The former United defender said the manager's language implied he wanted authority beyond coaching, including recruitment and academy matters.
Neville added that Amorim's comments echoed those of Enzo Maresca at Chelsea and indicated a manager feeling unsupported. He acknowledged he had been critical of recent performances but maintained that was part of his role as a pundit.
The former captain also said the wider issue was not his own mention but what Amorim's words revealed about the club's internal dynamics. "The bigger problem isn't about what he said about me... it's more the problem of what he's saying is happening behind the scenes," Neville said.
