Ruben Amorim finds himself without a job 14 months after succeeding Erik ten Hag as Manchester United coach. Reuters
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Firstpost05-01-2026, 20:29

Ruben Amorim Sacked by Man Utd: Tactical Stubbornness Blamed for Abrupt Exit

  • Ruben Amorim sacked as Manchester United manager after 14 months, despite the club being 6th in the Premier League.
  • Report suggests his refusal to evolve tactics, specifically sticking to his preferred 3-4-3 formation, led to his dismissal.
  • A heated meeting with Director of Football Jason Wilcox over tactical inflexibility reportedly sealed his fate.
  • Amorim had hinted at a lack of board support and desire for more power, but this was a reaction to prior events.
  • U-18s coach Darren Fletcher will take over as interim manager for upcoming matches.

Why It Matters: Amorim's tactical inflexibility and clash with management led to his abrupt Manchester United exit.

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