🚨BREAKING🔥 UNITED ICON MAKES STUNNING REVELATION ABOUT AMORIM! 🔥🚨 Gordon Strachan has dropped a bombshell — claiming Ruben Amorim would willingly accept being sacked if Manchester United’s form doesn’t pick up

Gordon Strachan has stirred the football world with a bold statement, claiming Ruben Amorim would willingly accept being sacked if Manchester United’s poor form continues in the 2025/26 Premier League season. The former United star, who played from 1984 to 1989 and lifted three major trophies, believes the Portuguese manager understands the weight of his position and would not resist if the club decided to part ways due to underperformance.

 

Speaking on talkSPORT on August 13, 2025, Strachan emphasized that Amorim has had enough time to craft a competitive team since taking over in November 2024. He pointed out that last season’s dismal 15th-place finish — the worst in United’s Premier League history — has already set alarm bells ringing. For Strachan, the message is clear: if results don’t improve quickly, Amorim’s tenure may be cut short.

 

The United legend noted that Amorim has been given almost a year, a full transfer window, and a pre-season to instill his philosophy. With the club backing his 3-4-3 system and bringing in players of his choosing, Strachan believes Amorim is the type of manager who would admit failure and step aside, rather than cling to the job in the face of mounting criticism.

 

United’s current challenge comes off the back of a disappointing 2024/25 campaign where they recorded only 11 wins, 18 losses, and a goal difference of -14, scoring just 46 goals. Injuries to key players such as Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, combined with the ongoing discontent towards the Glazer ownership, have only intensified the pressure on Amorim as they prepare to face Tottenham on August 16.

 

While Amorim’s early months showed flashes of promise with his high-pressing tactics, defensive weaknesses and a lack of attacking fluidity caused results to slump. This summer’s acquisitions — £42 million midfielder Manuel Ugarte and £36 million striker Joshua Zirkzee — were aimed at fixing those flaws, while Casemiro’s £25 million move to Al-Nassr opened the door for younger talents like Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho to step up.

 

Still, Strachan cautioned that United’s squad is not yet on par with their fiercest rivals. He pointed to Liverpool’s aggressive spending, such as their pursuit of Newcastle’s Alexander Isak for £150 million, as an example of the competitive gap. For him, Amorim must work quickly with what he has rather than relying on lavish spending to close the distance.

 

Fans are split in their reactions online. Some, like @RedDevilsRoar, side with Strachan’s no-nonsense view, arguing that Amorim has had enough time and must now deliver results or leave. Others, such as @MUFCFaithful, consider the idea of sacking him after just one full season unfair, insisting he deserves more time to prove himself.

 

Strachan acknowledged Amorim’s proven record, including two Primeira Liga titles with Sporting CP, but stressed that the Premier League offers far less patience. With a tough September ahead featuring clashes against Arsenal and Chelsea, and players like Rashford still struggling for consistency, the manager’s ability to fully implement his 3-4-3 will be under intense scrutiny. In Strachan’s eyes, if Amorim fails to meet expectations, he will step down with dignity — leaving United to once again search for a new leader to guide them forward.