Under-fire Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has only intensified speculation surrounding his long-term future at Old Trafford by claiming that he may not be the right man to take the team forward next season.
The former Sporting Lisbon boss only arrived at United on 11 November but is understood to be under huge pressure by the hierarchy after winning just six of his opening 25 league games while falling to defeat on 13 occasions.
Overall, Amorim has a dismal 24% win record in the league, which is less than half the amount of David Moyes, who hold the second worst win percentage in the league of any manager in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era. Amorim’s only saving grace has been reaching the Europa League final which could still offer the team a pathway back into the Champions League if they can overcome an equally underwhelming Tottenham side in Bilbao.
"It's a decisive moment in the history of the club. We need to be really strong in the summer and to be brave because we will not have a next season like this. If we start like this, if the feeling is still here, we should give the space to different people,” he said after losing to West Ham United.
Pressure is mounting on Amorim to turn the corner in the near future, and if reports from Mirror Sport are to be believed Jim Ratcliffe and co are already drawing up plans to review the Portuguese coaches long-term future. With that in mind, we take a look at the odds from Bet Victor to see who Man Utd could turn to replace Amorim if they decide to let the ex-Sporting CP man go.
9. Andoni Iraola - 12/1
Another manager outperforming expectations in the Premier League. Andoni Iraola has done a hugely impressive job at Bournemouth and is on the verge of leading the Cherries into a Europa Conference League spot for the first ever time. The Spaniard is known for playing attacking football and has been linked with a number of top European clubs. | Getty Images
10. Simone Inzaghi - 16/1
Last season's Serie A winner Simone Inzaghi is doing a fine job at Inter Milan and has recently steered the San Siro outfit to a second Champions League final in just three seasons. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Roberto De Zerbi - 16/1
Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi was linked with the Man Utd job after leaving the Amex Stadium last summer. The Italian is currently in charge of French heavyweights Marseille. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Diego Simeone - 16/1
Long-serving Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone may not have been the most popular man in Manchester after getting David Beckham sent off in the 1998 World Cup. However, he's now regarded as one of the best managers in European football, and is credited with leading Atletico to two Spanish titles, two Copa del Rey and two Europa League triumphs during a decorated 14-year stint in the capital. | Getty Images