Manchester United sack manager Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese manager leaves after 14 months in charge, leaving his side sixth in the Premier League after a 1-1 draw with Leeds in their last game on Sunday.
Amorim’s dismissal comes after growing tensions between him and the Old Trafford establishment, including director of football Jason Wilcox.
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In his final press conference in charge, Amorim was keen to emphasize once again that he came to United to be a manager, not a coach, after the 1-1 draw with Leeds.
Amorim was fired following a meeting with Wilcox and United CEO Omar Berrada on Monday morning, where Amorim was informed he would be relieved of his duties.
United confirmed in a statement: “The club’s leadership has reluctantly decided that now is the right time for change, which will give the team the best opportunity to finish at the highest level possible in the Premier League.”
Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher will take over as interim manager, with the Reds next scheduled to play against Burnley on Wednesday night. sky sports.
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Jamie Carragher has criticized Ruben Amorim for his post-match comments against Leeds, saying ‘he is not good enough to be Manchester United manager’.
Manchester United’s next five games
- wednesday:Burnley (A) – Premier League, 8:15 p.m. kick-off, Sky Sports live broadcast
- sunday: Brighton (H) – FA Cup 3rd round, 4.30pm kick-off
- January 17: Man City (H) – Premier League, 12:30 PM kick-off Sky Sports live broadcast
- January 25: Arsenal (A) – Premier League, 4.30pm kick-off; Sky Sports live broadcast
- February 1: Fulham (H) – Premier League, 2pm kick-off Sky Sports live broadcast
