Manchester United Board Confirm Stance on Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford

Key Manchester United players are reportedly losing faith in Ruben Amorim's persistent tactical system following their poor start to the 2025/26 English Premier League season.

The Red Devils are fresh from suffering a painful defeat in the Manchester derby just days ago, marking their worst start to a Premier League season since 1992.

Many pundits in England believe the 3-4-2-1 formation is not working, yet Ruben Amorim remained adamant after the Etihad match that he would not alter his setup.

Numerous former Manchester United players, including Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Owen Hargreaves, Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes, and Rio Ferdinand, have voiced their confusion over the team's playing style, suggesting Ruben Amorim's situation is deteriorating.

According to The Sun, an increasing number of current squad members share this sentiment.

However, media outlets in England, including Sky Sports, report that the club's board of directors still believes in Ruben Amorim's work and methods, sees progress, and currently has no plans for his dismissal.

Manchester United have collected just four points from their first four matches, marking their worst Premier League start since 1992/93.

Their struggles deepened with a shock Carabao Cup exit to League Two side Grimsby Town, one of only three trophies available to chase in 2025/26.

Ruben Amorim has insisted he will not abandon his footballing philosophy, and Manchester United’s hierarchy has no intention of changing head coach.

While results have sparked growing frustration, the club remain committed to their long-term plan and will not make knee-jerk decisions after every setback, regardless of outside pressure.

Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure 12 years ago, Manchester United have had two caretakers and eight permanent managers, and there is little appetite to appoint a ninth.