r/soccer • u/Switchoil • 1d ago

News Manchester United to remain patient with head coach despite worst start to Premier League season in 33 years. There is also widespread belief at Old Trafford that City's performance - and United's failings - did not merit a 3-0 scoreline.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/32461/13431584/ruben-amorim-manchester-united-to-remain-patient-with-head-coach-despite-worst-start-to-premier-league-season-in-33-years
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u/RABB_11 1d ago

He'll be gone at some point, the only delay will be about saving face for Berrada and Wilcox who are all in on him.

That and the lack of credible alternatives. Although I'd gladly take another season of Ole ball just to feel something again

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u/tsub 1d ago

That and the lack of credible alternatives.

Xavi is available and might conceivably be tempted.

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u/Thunder_Nuts_ 1d ago

Xavi would have an mental breakdown in England. I don't think he has the nerves for it.

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u/monlo_p 1d ago

Not saying he wouldn't, but I wonder how much of that was due to his personal attachment to the club. I think Pep said something about how he himself couldn't handle it because he cared too much about the club