Alan Shearer has warned Ruben Amorim ahead of Manchester United’s clash against Chelsea at the weekend, with the Portuguese manager under pressure to perform.
Manchester United’s start to the new Premier League campaign hasn’t gone as many hoped it would, with the Reds currently sat in a dismal 14th position after the first four games.
Ruben Amorim took his team to the Etihad last weekend for the first Manchester derby of the season, although the Reds fell short, suffering a 3-0 loss to their neighbours.
With the pressure now mounting on Amorim’s shoulders to put some points on the board, his Red Devils will take on another tough test as they host Chelsea at the weekend.
United’s Portuguese tactician can expect a highly contested affair on Saturday, with Chelsea looking to bounce back from a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Shearer sends Amorim warning
Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer spoke with Betfair about United’s boss, via The Mirror, and said, “It was men against boys last weekend at the Etihad.
“They were miles apart in terms of ability, system, attitude and whatever else you want to name, despite what Man United have spent in the summer.
“I don’t think they can afford to be beaten like that again this weekend. If they were, then you’d have to fear for what’s going to happen going forward for the manager.
“Something must improve rapidly. Man United can’t be lingering in 14th/15th/16th in the Premier League.
“There hasn’t been an improvement at all up to now and that can’t continue with what they spent. There has to be something that gets them going and if that doesn’t happen quickly then everyone knows the rules when it comes to football management.”
Amorim’s system the problem?
The all-time Premier League top scorer continued giving his opinion on United’s current situation under Amorim, and highlighted the issue regarding the boss’ system.
“It’s on both the manager and players but I do think there’s a lot in the system and despite what the manager says, he’s not going to change his ways, he’ll stick to that system. He’s either going to die on his sword or get the success that he needs.
“At the minute it looks really negative, and I don’t think a lot of those players are suited to the system. Amorim knows, he believes, and he will either keep or lose his job.
“It’s a really interesting weekend and one where he can’t take another beating like they did last weekend.”
United will host Enzo Maresca’s Blues on Saturday, 20 September, in what could be an incredibly crucial fixture for deciding the future of Amorim as the Red Devils’ manager.
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