Man Utd Forms Three-Man Shortlist of Premier League Managers as Ratcliffe Develops Contingency Plan Amidst Amorim’s Challenges
OLIVER GLASNER, Fabian Hurzeler, and Andoni Iraola are among the candidates being evaluated as potential successors to Ruben Amorim if Manchester United chooses to let him go.
Amorim sustained his 17th loss in the Premier League after 33 matches in charge during the game against Brentford on Saturday, highlighting a lackluster start to the season, with United losing three out of six league matches so far.
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While Amorim enjoys some support from the club, insiders suggest that Manchester United is exploring potential replacements due to unsatisfactory performances.
Despite no immediate successor for Amorim being identified, there is awareness of ongoing speculation regarding his future.
Last season, Erik ten Hag was dismissed after just four wins in the first nine league games. Nonetheless, the United board appears more committed to Amorim, the first manager appointed under co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
In the summer, United prioritized signing players with Premier League experience, such as Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, a strategy that may apply to their forthcoming managerial search.
This outlook could impact Gareth Southgate’s prospects, as he has not managed in the Premier League since Middlesbrough’s relegation in 2009.
Southgate has hinted he is not eager to return to management, especially with his ally, United director Sir Dave Brailsford, currently away from the club due to an unsuccessful effort to boost performances at Old Trafford.
Glasner recently guided Crystal Palace to their inaugural FA Cup victory and remains the only unbeaten team in the Premier League after defeating Liverpool 2-1 on Saturday.
Iraola has been with Bournemouth for two seasons, leading them to a commendable ninth-place finish last term.
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Despite the significant departures of Dean Huijsen, Ilya Zabarnyi, and Milos Kerkez, the Cherries currently occupy third place.
Hurzeler took charge at Brighton at the beginning of last season, achieving an eighth-place finish.
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The Seagulls secured a victory over Chelsea, winning 3-1 on Saturday, moving them up to tenth place.
Glasner, who employs a 3-4-2-1 tactical setup similar to Amorim’s, may deter the board from advancing with him as a candidate.
The Austrian has enjoyed notable success in Europe with Eintracht Frankfurt, leading them to the Europa League victory in 2022.
As of now, Palace has not managed to secure a new contract with Glasner, whose current deal concludes at the end of this season.
The contracts for both Iraola and Hurzeler will end in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
Reports have surfaced that Xavi is interested in the managerial position at Old Trafford; however, there have been no official overtures from Manchester United as of yet.
Amorim Asserts He’s the Right Fit
Amorim signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with United upon taking over as Ten Hag’s successor last November, but the club finished in a disappointing 15th place last season—their worst performance in the top division since 1974.
Under Amorim, United has invested £256.82 million in six new signings, yet the team currently sits at 14th place following Saturday’s defeat.
Sunderland will come to Old Trafford next week ahead of the October international break, with United set to face Liverpool at Anfield on October 19.
United has not celebrated a win in their last ten visits to Anfield, with their last victory there dating back to January 2016.
When asked if he thinks he can turn the situation around at United, Amorim expressed optimism: “I always believe I know what steps to take.”
“Losing brings you back to square one, but you need just one win to build momentum again.”
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