Ruben Amorim’s job at Manchester United hangs by a thread. That’s the stark message from club legend Rio Ferdinand. The weekend’s hard-fought win against Sunderland offered the manager a small reprieve. But Ferdinand, speaking on his podcast, revealed the true depth of the pressure. He claimed Amorim was likely just one defeat away from the sack, despite public backing from the club’s hierarchy.
“I believe there would have been serious talks if they hadn’t beaten Sunderland,” Ferdinand, a former Red Devils captain, admitted. He held back from sharing this view before the match. The previous week’s loss to Brentford had already put Amorim in a precarious spot. Ferdinand suggested it would have been tough for INEOS, the club’s owners, to keep him in charge after another setback. “He’s bought himself another day,” Ferdinand stated simply. This sums up the brutal reality of football management. It always comes down to two questions: “Can you get results? Can you bring some consistency?”
Ferdinand went on to explain the immediate priority for United. Winning points is all that matters right now, he said. “In a perfect world, good performances would be the goal. But I don’t think we’re in a position to worry about that.” He stressed the urgent need for points to build on the Sunderland victory. Climbing the league table is the absolute focus for Amorim and his team.
Manchester United currently sits in 10th place in the Premier League standings. This position highlights the significant challenge Amorim faces to turn their season around.