Manchester United's ambitious rebuild under Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces unprecedented turmoil, with the INEOS billionaire seriously considering the dismissal of head coach Ruben Amorim after just months in charge.
The shocking development reveals deepening tensions within the club's power structure, pitting Ratcliffe against the controversial Glazer family owners as United's on-field struggles intensify.
A Dream Start Turned Nightmare
When Ruben Amorim arrived at Old Trafford with immense pedigree from his Sporting Lisbon success, hopes were sky-high for a new attacking philosophy. However, the Portuguese tactician's methods have failed to translate, with United languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
"The performances have been unacceptable," sources close to the board revealed. "There's growing concern that Amorim's system doesn't suit the squad, and player confidence has hit rock bottom."
Power Struggle Behind the Scenes
The managerial crisis exposes the fragile relationship between Ratcliffe, who controls football operations, and the Glazer family. Key decisions are becoming battlegrounds, with disagreements over transfer strategy and long-term vision creating paralysis at the highest level.
Ratcliffe's camp believes radical action is needed to salvage the season, while some Glazer representatives advocate for patience, fearing another expensive compensation package and managerial search.
What Went Wrong for Amorim?
- Tactical rigidity: Failure to adapt his system to Premier League demands
- Player relationships: Several senior figures reportedly unhappy with training methods
- Results collapse: Consecutive heavy defeats against top-half opposition
- Fan discontent: Old Trafford atmosphere turning increasingly toxic
The Stakes Couldn't Be Higher
With Champions League qualification already looking distant and January transfer window approaching, Ratcliffe faces the biggest decision of his football career. Removing Amorim would represent a dramatic U-turn on his vision for United, but continuing the current trajectory risks complete season collapse.
As one insider starkly put it: "This isn't just about the manager anymore. It's about who really controls Manchester United's future."
