INEOS is reportedly considering the possibility of terminating Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United after just a few months, with plans to appoint a seasoned replacement who has achieved six Serie A titles.
Man Utd already eyeing Amorim replacement
Reflecting on the decisions made by INEOS over the past year, it is evident that these choices have not effectively improved Manchester United’s current predicament. Initially, they extended Erik ten Hag’s contract after considerable contemplation, believing that the FA Cup triumph justified his continued leadership, despite the preceding failures in the Premier League.
Subsequently, the outcome seemed predetermined. Despite a summer of significant investment that included the acquisitions of Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, and Matthijs de Ligt, it soon became clear that United’s FA Cup success was more a result of Manchester City’s misstep than a sign of a revival. Consequently, Ten Hag was dismissed from his position.
He was not the only individual to face termination; Dan Ashworth also departed shortly thereafter, despite INEOS’s persistent efforts to bring him on board from Newcastle United just months prior.
In the interim between those two departures, it appeared that Sir Jim Ratcliffe had made a commendable decision by appointing Amorim. The manager of Sporting Club was a young and accomplished figure who had recently achieved a significant victory over Pep Guardiola’s City team. It seemed to be an astute choice.
Regrettably, despite the anticipation that the legacy of Sir Alex Ferguson’s position would soon be resolved, the situation has proven to be quite the opposite. Four months after assuming the challenging role, Amorim has managed to secure only five wins in 16 Premier League matches, leaving United positioned in the lower half of the standings and prompting INEOS to reconsider the necessity of making yet another costly decision.
INEOS and Man Utd plotting Allegri move
Recent reports from Spain indicate that INEOS and Manchester United are considering the appointment of Massimiliano Allegri, marking his return to management following his exit from Juventus at the conclusion of the previous season.
This potential transition would see a shift from a younger coach to one with considerable experience. Allegri’s impressive legacy in Serie A is well-documented; he has secured the prestigious Scudetto six times, with five victories achieved at Juventus and one at AC Milan. His track record positions him as a proven winner, potentially offering the expertise that Amorim may currently lack.
However, whether the 57-year-old can effectively address the challenges facing United remains uncertain. Similar to Amorim, Allegri favors a 3-5-2 formation that utilizes wing-backs instead of traditional wingers, which could present the same difficulties for the Red Devils, given their roster is filled with players ill-suited for a back five setup.
Moreover, it can be argued that Allegri may have passed the zenith of his managerial career. Although he boasts six Serie A titles, the last of these was secured in the 2018/19 season, underscoring his difficulties in maintaining dominance in Italian football in recent years.