Ineos reportedly preparing to sack manager after disastrous start, with Premier League duo Glasner and Iraola emerging as leading candidates to take over.
The pressure on Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has reached a critical point following a humiliating Carabao Cup exit to fourth-tier Grimsby Town, with reports emerging that the club’s owners are already lining up his replacement.
The shocking penalty shootout defeat to the League Two side on Wednesday, after a dismal 2-2 draw, appears to be the final straw for INEOS after an underwhelming start to the Premier League season that has yielded just one point. The nature of the loss, characterized by a lack of intensity and ideas, has sparked serious internal debate about Amorim’s future.
According to a report from transfer insider Indykaila, the decision is now a matter of “when, not if” the 40-year-old Portuguese coach is relieved of his duties. The club’s hierarchy is reportedly preparing to pull the trigger and has already identified two leading candidates to take the helm at Old Trafford.
The favoured options are believed to be Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner, who memorably won the FA Cup last season, and Bournemouth’s highly-regarded Andoni Iraola. Both managers are admired for their work in implementing successful, modern styles at clubs outside the traditional ‘big six’.
While England manager Gareth Southgate remains a long-standing name on the club’s shortlist, there is a recognized fear that his appointment would provoke a significant backlash from the fanbase. With the bookmakers currently installing Michael Carrick as the favourite, United’s leadership faces a pivotal decision as they look to salvage their season and restore faith among supporters.
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