Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has called for sweeping changes at Old Trafford as the club prepares to close one of its worst seasons with Sunday’s clash against Aston Villa.
United currently sit 16th in the Premier League table, on course for their lowest top-flight finish since the 1973/74 relegation season. Hopes of salvaging the campaign with silverware were dashed on Wednesday as Amorim’s side fell 1-0 to Tottenham in the Europa League final in Bilbao.
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The defeat not only condemned United to a trophyless season but also ruled them out of European football next term.
The fallout has intensified speculation about the future of several key players, including captain Bruno Fernandes, who has reportedly attracted interest from Saudi club Al Hilal, with a decision expected next week.
Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho has also raised eyebrows after voicing frustration over his limited role in the final, coming on only in the last 20 minutes.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the Villa game, Amorim remained cautious about committing to individual futures.
“The focus now is the last game. I don’t know what is going to happen. We have a plan prepared for both scenarios – with and without Champions League. We know the type of squad we want, but all that will be addressed after the season ends.”
Defender Luke Shaw recently questioned whether some players were good enough to wear the United shirt, following another uninspired performance. But Amorim declined to single out individuals.
“We are going to assess the squad. We know what to do, and we’ll deal with that once the season is finished,” he reiterated.
The Portuguese coach, who joined United from Sporting Lisbon in November, has endured a turbulent tenure so far, registering just six Premier League wins. Despite the struggles, Amorim believes the experience has been valuable in identifying the deep-rooted issues at the club.
“These six months were really hard,” Amorim admitted.
“We’ve made many internal changes, changes that sometimes take three to five years. With all the mistakes people can point to, I now have a clearer vision of how I want to play and what needs to change.”
