Man Utd want sacked West Ham boss to replace Amorim as unhesitating board line up three candidates
Man Utd have lined up three candidates to replace Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford if they decide to sack the head coach, according to reports.
The Red Devils are having a nightmare season with the Man Utd board deciding to replace Erik ten Hag with Amorim in November.
Amorim has failed to get improved performances or results from the players with Man Utd currently 14th in the Premier League table after 27 matches.
The Portuguese coach has seemingly taken Man Utd even further backwards with the Red Devils also exited the FA Cup at the fifth round stage against Fulham on Sunday.
Amorim’s players are struggling to get to grips with the former Sporting CP boss’ style of play, philosophy and tactics – but he will be hoping to get to prove himself next season despite recent poor displays.
Man Utd have only been able to provide him with one signing that suits his system, in the form of January addition Patrick Dorgu, but Amorim needs a lot more turn around the Red Devils’ fortunes.
But he may not last until the summer with Spanish website Fichajes claiming that the Man Utd board are ‘beginning to consider a possible change in their management following the recent results’ under Amorim.
It is understood that ‘the leaders at Old Trafford are already analysing possible replacements in case the situation does not improve in the coming months’.
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The report continues by revealing the three possible candidates to replace Amorim, including recently-sacked West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui:
‘Among the candidates who are sounding the strongest are names of great prestige in European football. Joachim Löw , former Germany coach and world champion in 2014, is an attractive option due to his ability to manage dressing rooms with great figures.
‘Meanwhile, Julen Lopetegui , with experience in clubs such as Sevilla and Real Madrid, is also a profile that is liked, since he has demonstrated his ability to rebuild projects and make competitive teams, and he is also free after having been fired by West Ham.
‘Finally, Massimiliano Allegri , who currently manages Juventus, is presented as a solid alternative due to his experience in the elite and his success in Serie A.
‘United have been struggling to find stability since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson and the managerial post has been a constant source of uncertainty. If Amorim fails to get the team back on track, the board will not hesitate to move forward to bring in a new leader who can return the club to the top of European football.’
