Harry Maguire has opened up on his emotional return to the England setup, admitting that Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick played a pivotal role in reviving his international career. After 18 months in the wilderness, the veteran defender is back in the fold and started the Three Lions' World Cup warm-up clash against Uruguay.
Harry Maguire has opened up on his relationship with Ruben Amorim following the Portuguese manager's departure from Manchester United. Despite a difficult tenure at Old Trafford that ended in January, the England international remains adamant that the coach’s ideas will bear fruit elsewhere.
Ruben Amorim’s time at Manchester United came to an abrupt end in January after a tenure that lasted just 14 months. However, the former Red Devils boss might not be out of work for long, with reports in Portugal suggesting he is the leading candidate to take over at Benfica. Such a move would be layered with tension, given Amorim's deep-rooted history with their fierce local rivals, Sporting CP.
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick has dropped a significant hint that the Red Devils will prioritise the signing of a new left winger this summer. The admission comes after a period of radical upheaval under former manager Ruben Amorim, whose tactical shifts led to a mass exodus of wide talent from Old Trafford. Despite the club previously spending over £170 million on the likes of Antony and Jadon Sancho, the current squad finds itself remarkably thin on the flanks as they transition back to a more traditional 4-2-3-1 system.
The fallout from Ruben Amorim’s early departure from Manchester United continues to generate intense debate. Sacked in January after a highly challenging 14-month spell at Old Trafford, the Portuguese manager left behind a divided fanbase and a struggling squad. Now, his close assistant Adelio Candido has broken his silence, shedding light on the internal struggles and tactical roadblocks they faced. Candido argues that the management team was not given the necessary runway to fully execute their long-term vision in the demanding environment of the Premier League.
Just five months ago Oliver Glasner was looking like a serious candidate to be the next Manchester United manager. On the day serious doubts about Ruben Amorim's future began to emerge following the limp defeat at Brentford in late September, Glasner's Crystal Palace beat Liverpool, halting the Red's seven-game winning streak and leaving the Eagles as the only unbeaten team in the Premier League.
The shocking amount Manchester United are set to pay Ruben Amorim and his coaching team has been revealed. The Portuguese was relieved of his managerial duties at Old Trafford on January 5. He took in just 63 games at the helm, over the course of 14 months, with that ill-fated tenure set to cost the Red Devils close to £16 million ($22m).
Just seven weeks after his sudden dismissal from Manchester United, a surprise return to management could already be on the cards for Ruben Amorim. Having been out of work since his 14-month spell at Old Trafford ended, the Portuguese coach has reportedly emerged as a target for Brazilian giants Vasco da Gama to replace the recently sacked Fernando Diniz.
Ruben Amorim has been seen in public for the first time since his departure from Manchester United last month. The Portuguese tactician was spotted in the stands at the Qatar Open in Doha, trading the pressure of the Premier League for a high-stakes tennis showdown involving young superstar Carlos Alcaraz.
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has jumped to the defence of Ruben Amorim, insisting the former head coach deserves credit for the club's recent turnaround. Despite Amorim’s January dismissal, the Brazilian believes the foundation for Michael Carrick’s unbeaten run was laid by the Portuguese tactician. Cunha praised Amorim’s character and his role in assembling the current squad at Old Trafford.
Former England international Gary Lineker has jokingly suggested that Kobbie Mainoo should “sue” former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim for taking a year off his career. The 20-year-old midfielder struggled for game time under the Portuguese tactician, leading to transfer talk being generated, but has enjoyed a welcome return to prominence and form under interim Red Devils boss Michael Carrick.
We still have a title race in England! Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League looked to be over after they fell behind to another stunning free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield on Sunday, but Pep Guardiola's men produce a sensational fightback to defeat Liverpool 2-1 and close the game to leaders Arsenal to just six points.
Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has been told that Kobbie Mainoo's form is 'very embarrassing' for him after failing to get the best out of the England midfielder when he was in charge at Old Trafford. Mainoo made only a handful of appearances this season with Amorim in the dugout, but has started all four of United's wins under new boss Michael Carrick.
Ruben Amorim's arrival at Manchester United may have inadvertently helped rivals Manchester City due to his strong relationship with director of football Hugo Viana, according to a new report. The two worked previously at Sporting and developed a close relationship before both made the move to England. Viana has been able to adapt to life with the Premier League club quickly and has played an important role in the club's recent transfers.
Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly decided to delay his public response to his sacking until the summer to avoid derailing the club's season. The 41-year-old will break his silence once the campaign concludes, refusing to disrupt interim boss Michael Carrick’s desperate bid to secure Champions League football for the Red Devils.
Alan Shearer has launched a scathing attack on former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, labelling the Portuguese coach "arrogant" for his refusal to adapt his tactics at Old Trafford. The Newcastle legend believes Michael Carrick's stunning start to life in the dugout highlights the failures of his predecessor, who was sacked earlier this month after refusing to abandon his back-three system despite poor results.