Ruben Amorim facing questions from unhappy Man Utd dressing room as some players believe he will RESIGN if horror form continues

• Amorim faces unhappy Man Utd camp

• Winless run sparks doubts over tactics

• Burnley clash seen as do-or-die

WHAT HAPPENED?

According to The Guardian, there is a growing unease after United’s shambolic exit from the Carabao Cup at the hands of Grimsby Town. For the first time in club history, United were dumped out of the competition by a fourth-tier side, losing on penalties. The humiliation has left Amorim staring down the barrel, his methods openly questioned behind closed doors.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Central to the unrest is Amorim’s ironclad loyalty to his 3-4-3 formation, the same shape he deployed with success at Sporting CP. At United, however, it has been nothing short of catastrophic. Despite the disaster, United’s hierarchy insist they are not planning a managerial change. Director of football Jason Wilcox is said to be keeping a close eye on the storm brewing around the manager. Club officials still see Amorim as the man for the long haul, yet acknowledge his stubborn tactical stance may ultimately push him towards resigning. Whispers from Carrington suggest that if results don’t flip quickly, the coach’s refusal to abandon his system could trigger his own exit.

TELL ME MORE

Amorim has shown no sign of backing away from the fight. Just hours after returning from the Grimsby debacle, he was spotted at Carrington by 7am Thursday morning, preparing training drills and focusing on Burnley, as revealed by the Daily Mail. A number of players currently out on loan, or those on the fringes ahead of Monday’s deadline day, are privately questioning whether Amorim will even last long enough to influence their fates. Some believe they may simply “outlast” him at Old Trafford, an attitude that underlines the instability surrounding the club.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Amorim did not hide his frustrations after the Grimsby defeat and insisted, “Something has to change, and you’re not going to change 22 players again.” He also suggested that there is indeed a lack of confidence in his methods among the players. However, the club officials believe the Grimsby collapse triggered an emotional response from Amorim, and expect him to clarify his position at his Friday press conference.

WHAT NEXT FOR AMORIM?

Saturday’s match against Burnley is shaping up to be more than just another Premier League fixture. Failure could push the situation to breaking point. After only seven wins in 29 league games under his tenure, Amorim is running out of rope.