Jamie Carragher has delivered a stinging critique of Ruben Amorim, telling Manchester United's hierarchy the Portuguese coach is 'not good enough' to lead the club and 'barely competent enough to be a Premier League manager'. The Liverpool legend's remarks follow Amorim's claims that he is a manager, not a head coach, after United's 1-1 draw at Leeds United on Sunday.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher questioned Amorim's right to complain given the club's poor form. 'I don't think he is in any position whatsoever to be questioning the people who appointed him, because he's not good enough,' said Carragher. United finished 15th in the Premier League last season and have struggled this term despite having no European fixtures.
Carragher suggested Amorim's grievances may stem from a lack of backing in the January transfer window or friction over tactical changes. 'It can only be one of two things. It can either be about the January transfer market, that he's not being backed. Or the people above him are questioning that he's flip-flopping between systems,' he added.
Gary Neville also weighed in on his podcast, indicating Amorim appears unhappy with the hierarchy. 'Something has happened in the last week which means that Amorim is starting to unleash a little bit. It looks to me that he is not happy with something in the hierarchy,' said the former United defender. Neville noted Amorim's use of the term 'manager' suggests a desire for greater control beyond coaching.
Amorim is expected to clarify his comments at a press conference on Tuesday ahead of United's trip to Burnley. The club's board now faces mounting pressure over their under-fire manager's future.
