Manchester United information as Rio Ferdinand sends three-word message to United hierarchy over the way forward for Ruben Amorim
Rio Ferdinand has instructed Manchester United to stay with Ruben Amorim regardless of the membership sitting fifteenth within the Premier League desk.
United fell to their twelfth defeat within the league this season on Sunday as Tottenham beat them 1-0 in north London. It means the Purple Devils are 12 factors above the relegation zone and 31 factors off leaders Liverpool.
Amorim changed Erik ten Hag in November however has struggled to make the affect many would have hoped for. Regardless of insisting he didn’t have any fears of the sack within the close to future, the Portuguese has admitted he’s discovering the job robust.
“I’ve lots of issues, my job is so, so arduous right here,” he mentioned after the loss at Spurs. “However I keep on with my beliefs. We simply must face it and never run away, that’s my feeling.
“I’m not fearful. I perceive our followers, what the media give it some thought. I hate to lose, that feeling is the worst. It’s arduous to face the followers on this second. However we’re doing every thing, I’m doing every thing.
”The remainder I’m not fascinated by. I’m right here to assist my gamers. I perceive my state of affairs, my job, I’m assured in my work and I simply need to win video games. The place within the desk is my fear, I’m not fearful about me.”
Some have instructed Amorim could possibly be axed by the membership with United heading in the right direction to file their worst-ever end within the Premier League. Nevertheless, Ferdinand has urged his former crew to not sack him.
Requested on X, previously Twitter, if he would make a change in dug-out, Ferdinand replied: “No – coach stays!”
Ferdinand’s stance comes after Gary Neville slammed United’s ways at Tottenham. After being decimated by accidents, with eight of the 9 substitutes being youngsters, Amorim performed Bruno Fernandes in a deeper function alongside Casemiro.
“The gap between the 2 centre midfielders for United is all incorrect,” Neville mentioned whereas on commentary for Sky Sports activities. “Look the place Fernandes is, look the place Casemiro is. It breaks all guidelines of soccer.
“It is absolute insanity. The construction of the crew is terrible. The 2 in midfield are break up. It is embarrassing. You would not see this in under-9s soccer. Have a look at that area in midfield! Stunning.”
