- Sack Amorim Now – Steve Nicol Tells Man United
- Steve Nicol urged United to sack manager Ruben Amorim immediately.
- Fans and pundits question Amorim’s tactics after poor results.
Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol has urged Manchester United to dismiss their manager, Ruben Amorim, after the Red Devils suffered a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in Sunday’s Premier League derby.
United were completely outclassed at the Etihad Stadium, with Phil Foden opening the scoring before Erling Haaland struck twice to seal a convincing win for Pep Guardiola’s men.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking on ESPN FC’s YouTube channel, Nicol criticised Amorim’s approach, saying his refusal to adapt was costing United. “Well, they need to change him [Amorim] then. There is no point waiting. He is basically saying, ‘next time we step on the field, this is what we’re dishing out again because I’m not changing anything’,” Nicol said.
The former Scotland international also questioned the commitment of United’s players. “There is nobody in the United team that is going to change anything either. It looks a little bit like self-preservation, to be honest, because there is certainly no team there,” he added.
Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag earlier this year, has struggled to find stability at Old Trafford. United have managed just three wins in their last eight league games, with consecutive defeats against Arsenal and City piling further pressure on the Portuguese coach.
Although there were flashes of attacking promise in his early games, United’s defensive frailties have persisted. They have conceded 12 goals in their last five matches and remain outside the top four, leaving fans and pundits frustrated with the team’s lack of progress.
Sunday’s derby loss has amplified calls for change, with Nicol’s remarks resonating with a growing view that Amorim’s philosophy may not be the right fit for Manchester United.
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