Jamie Carragher has urged Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim to focus on a bigger concern than Arsenal ahead of their crucial Premier League showdown on Sunday.
Since replacing Erik ten Hag in November, Amorim has faced immense challenges, losing eight of his 16 league matches. United’s struggles have been compounded by their early eliminations from the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
While the Europa League remains the only competition where United have shown some fight, many experts doubt their ability to go all the way. Carragher insists that Amorim’s main worry should be the club’s supporters and executives rather than their upcoming opponent.
He highlighted that United’s management had a long-term vision but likely did not anticipate the squad’s poor performances under Amorim. The growing frustration among fans is becoming more evident with each disappointing result.
Describing this as the worst Manchester United team he has seen, Carragher believes Amorim has failed to elevate the squad beyond what Ten Hag achieved. He questioned whether any individual player had improved under his coaching.
Gary Neville echoed these sentiments after witnessing United’s FA Cup loss to Fulham, describing the atmosphere at Old Trafford as dismal. He pointed out that both the club and its supporters are experiencing a difficult period.
Sky Bet currently lists Amorim at 14/1 odds to be the next Premier League manager dismissed, reflecting growing uncertainty about his tenure. Critics argue that the lack of progress under his leadership could make him the next managerial casualty.
Gary Lineker also weighed in, suggesting that United’s ongoing struggles stem from issues that date back to Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure. He implied that Ferguson’s lasting influence on the club’s structure continues to impact its decline.