"Amorim's tactical inflexibility and a less than stellar run of results since taking over from Erik ten Hag have earned him intense media scrutiny and left him vulnerable to the whims of football management's fickle finger of fate. But, while it's understood that sacking Amorim would cost United 12 million, the head coach has previously been clear in his assertion that he would not resign."
"Nevertheless, United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly decided against sacking Amorim and the perceived threat at Old Trafford is in fact that the former Sporting CP boss could quit, according to Manchester United insiders' as revealed by The i Paper. Amorim is understood to be taken aback by how much scrutiny is on a United manager and the knee-jerk reaction to every defeat, reports Pete Hall."
Manchester United finished in the lower reaches of the Premier League and missed a Champions League spot via the Europa League. The club invested heavily for Amorim's first full season, signing Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Senne Lammens, yet on-field improvement has been limited. Amorim's tactical inflexibility and poor results have attracted intense media scrutiny and left him vulnerable. Sacking him would reportedly cost United £12 million, and he has stated he would not resign. Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly decided against sacking Amorim, while insiders suggest the greater risk is Amorim choosing to quit.
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