Three former Man United managers sacked in four days: Is Amorim next?
In a stunning turn of events, three former Manchester United managers—Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Erik ten Hag—have been fired from their respective clubs within four days. This unprecedented shake-up has put the spotlight on current United boss Ruben Amorim, who is already facing pressure after a difficult start at Old Trafford.
The "United curse" seems to be following the club's former managers across Europe. In the space of just four days, a remarkable triple sacking has taken place, with three ex-Red Devils bosses losing their jobs. The whirlwind of dismissals began with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who parted ways with Beşiktaş following a disappointing elimination in UEFA Conference League play-off round. Next came Jose Mourinho, who was let go by Fenerbahçe after failing to secure a spot in the Champions League.
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The biggest shock came with the dismissal of Erik ten Hag. After just two Bundesliga games, Bayer Leverkusen, who had hired him this summer to replace Xabi Alonso, decided to terminate his contract. A difficult loss to Hoffenheim and a late collapse against Bremen sealed his fate before his tenure had even begun.
This unprecedented series of events has now turned the focus directly to Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese manager is under immense pressure at Manchester United after a rocky start to his own season. While a late penalty from Bruno Fernandes secured a crucial victory against Burnley, the sting of the FA Cup defeat to a lower-league side, Grimsby Town, still lingers. By the way Amorim has a big baggage from last season. They lost against Tottenham Hotspur in last season's UEFA Europa League final and finished Premier League in abysmal 15th place.
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But club legend Rio Ferdinand has come out in defense of Amorim, urging for patience. "You can't sack someone after three games; it doesn't make sense," Ferdinand stated, emphasizing that the club's rebuild will require time and stability.
However, in the cutthroat world of football, results often dictate a manager's fate more than anything else. As Mourinho, Solskjaer, and Ten Hag all find themselves without a club, the biggest question on everyone's mind is whether Amorim can avoid becoming the fourth to fall.
