Ruben Amorim, sacked by Manchester United on Monday, has been tipped as a potential successor to Jose Mourinho at Benfica should the Portuguese giants dismiss their current manager. Mourinho is reportedly "increasingly vulnerable" at the Estadio da Luz after his side fell 10 points behind league leaders Porto in the Primeira Liga.
The 62-year-old has won 14 of his 22 matches since taking charge last September, but Benfica may consider a change. Amorim, a former Benfica player with 154 appearances, three league titles and a Taca de Portugal, remains popular at the club. Benfica legend Nuno Gomes predicted in September that Amorim would eventually manage the Lisbon outfit.
However, such a move would anger Sporting CP supporters, where Amorim spent nearly five years as manager before joining United in November 2024. He led Sporting to their first Primeira Liga title in 19 years in 2020/21, adding another in 2023/24 along with two Taca da Liga wins.
Manchester United appointed Darren Fletcher as interim manager for Wednesday's trip to Burnley, with Jonny Evans as his deputy. Fletcher described the role as a "surreal honour" but acknowledged the circumstances were not ideal. United are expected to appoint a temporary manager until the summer, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emerging as a leading candidate.
