Ruben Amorim Man United sack latest as 'decision made' and meeting scheduled

Ruben Amorim Man United sack latest as 'decision made' and meeting scheduled

Latest Manchester United news with a round-up of the reports surrounding Ruben Amorim's future

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim (Image: Getty Images )

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has come under pressure after another dismal defeat. The Reds were beaten for the 17th time in the Premier League this season, following a 2-0 defeat against West Ham on Sunday.

Amorim has endured a mixed time at Old Trafford since arriving from Sporting CP and replacing Erik ten Hag in November. The Portuguese has won just six and drawn six of his 25 league matches in charge - a run that has seen them drop down to 16th in the table, one point ahead of Tottenham in 17th.

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However, it's not been all doom and gloom for United since Amorim joined. In the Europa League, United have been excellent, and have won nine and drawn five of their 14 fixtures in that competition.

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They face Tottenham in the final of Europe's second tier competition next Wednesday, having beat Real Sociedad, Lyon and Athletic Club de Bilbao to reach this stage of the tournament.

Despite this, there are some concerns surrounding Amorim's position. Here, the Manchester Evening News takes a look at some of the reports from the national media in recent days...

The Guardian

Manchester United are expected to keep Ruben Amorim as head coach next season even if they lose the Europa League final against Tottenham, according to The Guardian.

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There has been talk that, considering their dire Premier League form, Amorim could face the sack if United lose the Europa League final against Spurs and are denied Champions League football next season.

However, that is reported not to be the case, with Amorim set to keep his job regardless of the result against Ange Postecoglou's side in Bilbao. The United board feel that Amorim deserves the summer transfer window to improve his squad and sign players more suited to his system.

The Mirror

Manchester United will review Ruben Amorim's position this summer, even if he wins the Europa League, according to The Mirror. The move comes after Amorim put extra pressure on himself after suggesting he might not be the right man for the job following their defeat against West Ham.

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United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and the rest of the club's board will assess Amorim's role at the end of the season.

Even if United beat Tottenham in next Wednesday's Europa League final to secure Champions League football, Amorim's position is set to be evaluated following a dire league campaign and his post-match comments.

talkSPORT

Ruben Amorim's job at Manchester United is safe, regardless of the result in the Europa League final, as per talkSPORT. United insiders insist that the club are preparing for the long-haul with Amorim.

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It's claimed that Amorim will be backed in the summer with a deal for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha advanced and confidence is growing regarding a potential move for Ipswich Town's Liam Delap.

What Amorim has said

Amorim has talked with United's board amid the club's 'unacceptable' performance in the Premier League table.

Amorim told Sky Sports: "That feeling is nothing about confidence, it's about the belief and understanding that we are in Manchester United and we don't want to be the worst in the league.

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"Our position [16th in the table] is unacceptable. For me, that is not a lack of confidence, it's something more profound, and I talk with the board and with everybody, even with the fans, in every moment. I have a clear feeling of what this team needs to be so much better.

"That helps me to maintain that level of not going down too much, or so high in some moments".

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