Manchester United manager Reuben Amorim faces growing pressure as the outcomes go bad.
Amorim endured a very choppy start to the 2025/26 season. The club continues to issue officially supportive messages, but internally they are unsettling.
After United’s recent loss at Etihad, Ir Jim Ratcliffe’s visible presence is seen by the observers as a strong signal that the board is more involved and more concerned than before.
More importantly, Amorim made it clear that despite the backlash within the fans, critics and club hierarchies, he has no intention of changing his tactical philosophy or system.
He believes his team is essentially sufficient, but the problem is in terms of mentality and performance, especially consistency.
Reuben Amorim is under severe pressure at Man United
During this crisis, the media has mentioned alternatives to take charge of the Red Devils.
Oliver Grassner from Crystal Palace is mentioned as well as Andniira Ola from Bournemouth.
Another name is in the photo, and according to the football relocation, it could be former Man United midfielder Darren Fletcher.
Fletcher, the club’s former midfielder and now the U18 head coach, has a perfect start in his new role, and the contrast of fate is hard to ignore.
Fletcher, who stood out and represented United during the day of play and later moved to coaching and technical roles, took charge of the U18 this summer.
Darren Fletcher works incrediblely for the U18
The results were nothing but spectacular. United’s Under-18s have been raided throughout the opening month of the season, earning all four competitive equipment while still holding a perfect defensive record without acknowledging one goal.
It was an incredible start to attract praise from both the Academy staff and supporters.
At this stage, Man United’s work is premature for someone like Fletcher, who has no experience at the highest level of being a manager, but he is either considered a temporary option to save a wreck, or perhaps someone for the future.
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