Manchester United may have a replacement ready to replace him at Old Trafford as they battle to move up the Premier League table under manager Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim has no excuses
With the Red Devils showing both bright spots and vulnerabilities this season, it remains to be seen whether Amorim can lead the team to consistent results that will get them back into European competition next season.
Despite this, he pointed out before his team’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace that winning is all that matters to supporters, regardless of whether Manchester United are involved in continental competition or not.
Speaking to the Mirror, the player said: “It’s the same with our club, because last year we always had to win every game and we got a lot of criticism because we didn’t.
“So in our club there can be no excuses. We have already talked about Europe, we said the same thing last year when we were still in Europe and we are saying the same thing this year too. There are no excuses because there are advantages and disadvantages of being in Europe. Last year and this year, it is always about winning games.”
A deal is undoubtedly needed to get Manchester United back to that level and Conor Gallagher could head to Old Trafford in 2026 for just £26m as Casemiro’s contract nears expiration and they are looking for a midfield anchor.
In any case, this news may come as a surprise to many supporters, although it appears that INEOS are already planning ahead in case Manchester United require changes to the dugout.
Manchester United includes former Barcelona manager Xavi in lineup
According to reports in Spain, Manchester United are seriously considering replacing Amorim with Xavi, as his experience in managing difficult situations, tactical framework and commitment to developing young talent align with their vision at Old Trafford.
Tottenham Hotspur are also said to be eyeing a move for the 45-year-old, with both clubs likely to talk to the former Barcelona manager if results do not improve in either of their hot spots.
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Xavi, who favors a 4-3-3 formation, won the La Liga title with Spotify Camp Nou in the 2022/23 season and was subsequently praised by Barça president Joan Laporta as “the best manager in the world”. However, he also enjoyed success in Qatar, winning seven domestic trophies with Al Sadd.
Interestingly, he is set to return to coaching after more than a year away from the popular scene, and the respected tactician is likely to attract considerable interest from clubs seeking his services in the coming months. Keep an eye out, it remains to be seen whether Manchester United will decide on him as Amorim’s replacement.
