Fabrizio Romano gives Ruben Amorim sack update after Manchester United linked with shock manager change
Man Utd have oddly been linked with a possible change in head coach after they dropped points under Ruben Amorim.
Fabrizio Romano insists Ruben Amorim is safe in his role as Manchester United head coach amid links with a possible move to hire Enzo Maresca.
The 45-year-old is out of a job after he departed Chelsea on New Year's Day and there has already been plenty of speculation over what his next role might be. Maresca has been heavily linked with a possible move to replace Pep Guardiola should he depart Man City this year, while he also has links to Old Trafford.
Maresca worked with United chief executive Omar Berrarda during his spell at Man City as assistant to Guardiola, and has a good reputation despite his struggles at Stamford Bridge. United are adamant they will give Amorim time to prove himself as head coach and set him the target of a top six finish in the Premier League this season. If he fails to achieve that, his position could come under fresh scrutiny, and Maresca could be an option to potentially replace him.
Romano issues Amorim update
Ruben Amorim is under fresh scrutiny at Manchester United after his side failed to defeat winless Wolves in the Premier League earlier in the week. United have impressed as underdogs during Amorim's reign but often found it hard to win matches when they have been considered favourites.
United were booed off after the 1-1 draw with Wolves on Tuesday night, but Fabrizio Romano insists there are no plans to change manager despite the sudden availability of Enzo Maresca. “On Enzo Maresca and the links we had today with the Manchester United job, probably linked to the fact that Omar Berrada, who is now one of the leading faces of the Manchester United project, used to work with Enzo Maresca at Manchester City in the past," he said in his latest YouTube video.
“At this stage, I am told there are no conversation, no talks taking place between Man Utd and Enzo Maresca. In this moment, the club is interested in the future again, it is not for the present, in Enzo Maresca, Manchester City.
“Man Utd remain on their stance, supporting and backing Ruben Amorim, not planning for anything different at this stage. Then, guys, we can’t predict the future. These Maresca stories showing you how sometimes in the managers’ market, things can change in a few days, in a few weeks, and that’s what happened also with Enzo Maresca, out of Chelsea in a completely unexpected way at the beginning of January. But again, for Amorim, at the moment, that’s not the case, and Man Utd keep supporting their manager.”
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