Nine months, endless pressure, and a smashed TV. Ruben Amorim’s journey at Manchester United has been anything but smooth! From shock cup exits to fiery dressing room scenes, is he the right man to navigate this football crisis?

Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United, now just nine months in, has been defined by an unrelenting string of challenging moments, culminating most recently in a humiliating early exit from a major cup competition. The club’s struggles continue to deepen, placing their head coach under immense scrutiny and fueling growing concerns among the fan base about the direction of the team.

Since taking the reins, Amorim has found himself navigating arguably the most difficult period of his coaching career. The highs have been conspicuously absent, overshadowed by a relentless sequence of disappointing results and performances that have left both players and supporters disillusioned at Old Trafford.

The latest and perhaps most stinging setback occurred at Blundell Park, where the Red Devils crashed out of the competition on penalties to League Two opposition, marking their earliest departure in over a decade. This defeat has intensified the spotlight on Amorim, highlighting the systemic issues plaguing Manchester United.

Despite presenting a composed front in media interactions, Amorim possesses a known fiery temperament. This was starkly evident following last season’s 3-1 home defeat to Brighton, a match that pushed tensions to breaking point within the dressing room after the club’s sixth home loss of the campaign and Amorim’s fourth in merely two months.

In a moment of profound frustration, Amorim famously branded his Manchester United side “the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United,” even smashing a television used for tactical briefings. He later attributed these striking comments to his inexperience, retracting them days later, yet the incident underscored the intense managerial pressure he has been under.

Inheriting a team languishing in 13th place, the expectation was that Amorim’s arrival might rejuvenate a dismal season. However, the 40-year-old was unable to halt the team’s dire trajectory, with their form deteriorating further. His inaugural season saw only seven victories from 27 Premier League matches, leading to a paltry 15th-place finish with just 42 points.

Despite the domestic struggles, Amorim did guide the club to a Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur, an opportunity for partial redemption. Yet, victory eluded them in Bilbao, with the north London side prevailing 1-0. Following this, Amorim declared he would only leave if the board admitted a lack of confidence in his ability to restore United’s elite status, asserting his own faith in his job.

The devastating Grimsby upset, where the Red Devils squandered a 2-0 lead, added another layer to the football crisis. Amorim did not shy away from criticising his squad post-match, hinting at potential discussions about his future at Old Trafford before their upcoming Premier League encounter with Burnley, further amplifying the managerial pressure surrounding him.

As Manchester United prepares for its next fixture, all eyes remain on Ruben Amorim and the club’s leadership. The ongoing football crisis demands swift and decisive action, leaving the question of Amorim’s long-term suitability for the Old Trafford hot seat more pressing than ever.