Manchester United has a negative performance under coach Ruben Amorim and work is not progressing

Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United has not brought the expected turnaround. Since joining in November 2024, the Portuguese coach has delivered disappointing results, leaving the Red Devils with statistics comparable to relegation candidates.

Manchester United’s Negative Run

Amorim was hired after his successful spell at Sporting CP, where he won two Primeira Liga titles and earned praise for his attacking style. But at Old Trafford, the numbers tell a different story.

• 45 matches in charge: 16 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses
• 36.4% success rate
• 29 Premier League games: just 28 points collected

On top of that, United suffered a shock EFL Cup elimination to Grimsby Town, a fourth-division club, further fueling pressure on the Portuguese coach.

Relegation-Level Statistics

When comparing Amorim’s performance with recent relegated teams, the outlook looks alarming:

• 14% success rate against current Premier League opponents
• By contrast, Leicester went down with 21.9%, and Ipswich Town with 18.4%

These figures underline the scale of United’s struggles under their new manager.

Tactical Problems Under Amorim

At Sporting, Amorim’s teams were known for possession-based attacking football, with dynamic movement and defensive compactness. At Manchester United, however, those traits have been absent.

Key issues identified so far:

• Lack of defensive solidity compared to his Sporting days
• Loss of intensity, with the team struggling to maintain tempo
• Inability to close out matches, often conceding late goals after taking the lead

This inability to control games has become a defining weakness of his tenure.

What’s Left for United This Season

With no European competitions and now eliminated from the English League Cup, Manchester United’s only remaining objectives in 2025/26 are the Premier League and the FA Cup.

The season has started poorly, with just one draw and one defeat in their opening two league games, adding to fears of a prolonged crisis.

Pressure Mounting on Amorim

While the board initially backed Amorim to implement a long-term project, results are making his position increasingly fragile. Unless Manchester United find consistency soon, pressure from fans and pundits could force the club to rethink their managerial choice before the season’s halfway point.