Ruben Amorim’s stint as manager of Manchester United has surely reached a new low after Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup loss to League Two Grimsby Town.
After rallying from a two-goal deficit in the second half, the Red Devils lost on penalties and were eliminated in the competition’s second round.
But given their poor start to the 2025–26 Premier League season, it might turn out to be a crushing loss for the 40-year-old, adding to his already mounting burden.
After supporting him with £200 million in new recruits this summer, the leadership may be forced to make a move if his team loses any of their first three games.
The window still has a few days remaining, but it remains to be seen if the former Sporting CP boss will carry on leading the side, with rumours circulating about his future at Old Trafford.
The latest on Amorim’s future at United
Following Amorim’s terrible start to the new season, CaughtOffside has reported over the past few days that the United leadership is now thinking about hiring a new manager.
The 40-year-old will soon be given his marching orders, according to the report, which raises questions about his capacity to lead the team going ahead.
According to reports, INEOS is prepared to fire the manager early in order to prevent a recurrence of the team’s dismal 15th-place result from the previous campaign.
According to the same story, if and when Amorim is fired from his job at Old Trafford, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is being considered as a possible replacement.
According to the report, the FA Cup-winning manager would be eager to take over and might be the next manager on a long list to try to restore the Red Devils to their previous splendor.
Why United’s Amorim replacement would be Klopp 2.0
Over the years, Jürgen Klopp has been a major source of trouble for United, frequently leading rivals Liverpool to innumerable Premier League wins over the Red Devils.
In his 21 games against the Red Devils, the German only lost five times, including a stunning 7-0 triumph at Anfield during the 2022–2023 season.
Despite managing their fierce rivals, the former Reds manager is unquestionably a serial winner, something United has lacked during their ten-year wait for a top-division championship.
After leaving Liverpool in 2024, he may not be in management anymore, but given his connections to the Merseyside team, there is no possibility that he would take Amorim’s place.
With a deal for Glasner, INEOS might recruit their own Klopp substitute, though, since German expert Constantin Eckner has previously likened the Eagles manager to the Premier League icon.
“While Glasner had been known as a calm and even restrained manager, he seemed to come out of his shell during that Europa League run, often supporting his players through gestures and instructions with a kind of intensity akin to Jurgen Klopp.”
German Football Expert Constantin Eckner on Oliver Glasner.
He has improved him in a number of crucial areas when comparing his records at Selhurst Park to Amorim in the top division of England, and he would be the ideal successor should the former Sporting CP manager go.
Despite having a somewhat smaller budget during his tenure in England, Glasner, who Pep Guardiola has called “incredible,” has outperformed Amorim in terms of victory %.
Additionally, he has improved his point-per-game record, giving him the ability to turn around the Red Devils’ fortunes if he takes over in the upcoming months.
| How Glasner & Amorim’s record compare in England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Statistics | Glasner | Amorim |
| Games managed | 65 | 45 |
| Wins | 31 | 17 |
| Draws | 19 | 9 |
| Losses | 15 | 19 |
| Points per game | 1.72 | 1.33 |
| Win percentage | 47.6% | 37.7% |
| Goals scored (per 90) | 1.69 | 1.98 |
| Goals against (per 90) | 1.17 | 1.91 |
| Trophies won | 2 | 0 |
| Stats via Transfermarkt | ||
The Austrian’s ability to assemble a strong defensive team and improve the goal conceded per 90 record further demonstrates his superiority over the United manager.
After such a humiliating performance in the Carabao Cup, it is obvious that such a decision would be the proper one, but Amorim’s future in the position may be ending in the upcoming weeks.
Glasner, who has already won two trophies in recent months, would be a great alternative. Should he decide to join, he would have the means to restore Old Trafford to its former grandeur.
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