Ruben Amorim targeted for new job as Man United make shock sack decision after Grimsby Town defeat

Ruben Amorim targeted for new job as Man United make shock sack decision after Grimsby Town defeat

The Manchester United board continues to support Ruben Amorim, but it appears that he may be given a way out of Old Trafford.

Following the Premier League giants’ elimination from the Carabao Cup by League Two team Grimsby Town, Amorim’s position is under intense scrutiny.

Prior to scoring two late goals to force the second-round match to penalties, United trailed by two goals in the first half of Wednesday’s cup match.

However, the League Two team proceeded with a 12–11 victory in the penalty shootout, completing a stunning shock and casting more doubt on Amorim’s future.

Manchester United finished just 15th in the Premier League last season and failed to qualify for Europe after losing the Europa League final to Tottenham.

A promising summer window gave United fans cause for optimism but the Red Devils were then beaten on the opening day by Arsenal before only drawing 1-1 with Fulham last weekend.

Despite losing to a League Two side, Manchester United are still backing Amorim to turn things around, according to The Times.

Some fans want Amorim gone but the ex-Sporting Lisbon manager still has the backing of the club’s board, including co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Ratcliffe is prepared to give Amorim more time, though that patience will be put to the test if Manchester United continue to struggle in the coming weekend.

As a result Amorim will still be in charge of the side on Saturday when United face Premier League new-boys Burnley in a must-win match at Old Trafford

The subsequent international break will give Amorim a chance to reflect on the opening weeks of the 2025-26 campaign before United face two tricky games against Manchester City and Chelsea.

While Amorim still has the backing of his bosses, The Times say he could be offered an escape route by another of his former clubs, Benfica.

Amorim is known for his time in charge of Sporting, where he won two league titles, but he also enjoyed a successful playing career at Benfica, lifting three league titles with the club.

Joao Noronha Lopes, who intends to become the new Benfica president, is believed to be a ‘big fan’ of Amorim and would love to bring him back to the club.