Manchester United have been told to make the “common sense” decision and replace under-fire boss Ruben Amorim with Michael Carrick.
Ruben Amorim Under Pressure at Manchester United
The Portuguese manager is facing mounting pressure after a disastrous start to the 2025/26 Premier League season. United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two side Grimsby Town and currently sit 14th in the Premier League table.
The Red Devils are only one point above the relegation zone and already eight points behind league leaders Liverpool after just four matches. It marks their worst start to a top-flight campaign since the Premier League’s inception in 1992.
Rene Meulensteen Calls for Michael Carrick
With Amorim’s position under scrutiny, many believe his time at Old Trafford could soon be up. Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen, 61, has suggested that Michael Carrick would be the ideal candidate to steady the ship.
He told BetVictor:
"Michael Carrick might be the obvious option if Ruben Amorim is to go.
“Obviously Michael Carrick still knows quite a few players that were there when he was there.
“So he's still got some good inside information. He obviously knows the club.
“He knows what's expected from the club. Well, you always get that and there's always names being thrown around.
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“Jose Mourinho's out of the job as well [but has now returned to Benfica].
“So that will be thrown around and there's all other managers as well.
“But the key is that you need to have a guy that obviously has got a clear idea but puts some kind of a structure in place that the players buy into and that you get a spark from the players.
“Because they're not bad players, there's plenty of good players there.”
Carrick Available After Middlesbrough Exit
Carrick, 44, is currently a free agent after leaving Middlesbrough in June 2025. With his history at Old Trafford and his coaching pedigree, many fans and pundits believe his return could bring stability and direction back to a struggling Manchester United side.
