Amorim, 40, has yet to secure back-to-back wins since taking over from Erik ten Hag in the autumn of 2024. ..Continue Reading
His struggles continued with a 3-1 loss to Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, leaving United in 14th place in the Premier League after six matches.
Following the game, Amorim maintained he was not worried about his role, despite claims that a shortlist of three candidates—former England manager Gareth Southgate, Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner, and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola—had been drawn up by the club.
However, conflicting reports from BBC Sport’s Simon Stone indicate that United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is “backing Amorim” and “feels only fair to judge him on a full season”.
Romano has further fueled speculation that Amorim’s tenure could be nearing its end.
The Italian reporter said that ex-Barcelona boss Xavi Hernández would “go immediately to Manchester United” even without European football, and added that the Spaniard would “love” a chance to coach in the Premier League—though no formal discussions have taken place regarding a move to England.
Xavi, 45, has been out of management since leaving Barcelona in 2024. During his time in charge, he introduced Lamine Yamal to the first team and led the club to the 2022/23 La Liga championship.
Supporters quickly responded to Romano’s claims online.
One said: “Out of all the names, I don’t mind Xavi… The sole reason being that he is a midfielder, he would know how poor our midfield is and would demand midfielders.”
Another added: “If Xavi had the same opportunity and backing as Amorim so far, Man U would’ve been a way better team.”
A third claimed: “Xavi would turn Kobbie Mainoo into prime Iniesta. BRING HIM IN NOW.”
Xavi also enjoyed two standout performances against United as a player in the 2009 and 2011 Champions League finals, where Barcelona defeated Sir Alex Ferguson’s side in Rome and London.
In a recent conversation with The Athletic, Xavi referred to the Premier League as “pure football” and shared that he “loved to play at Anfield or Old Trafford” because of the atmosphere.
When asked about returning to coaching, he said: “There’s no hurry for me, but I’d like a good project. Like, ‘You have four years to work and make a project’. I’d love to work in the Premier League because I love the passion there. In Spain, it’s too much about the result.
“Look what has happened to Ancelotti and people criticising him. It’s not fair.”
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