Charles Esther
Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has cautioned the club’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, about the high cost of time at Old Trafford.
Urging Club to Give Amorim Time
Evra stressed the importance of giving the Portuguese coach adequate time to deliver results, while also acknowledging that this may not happen at the club.
History of Managerial Instability
Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure, Manchester United have appointed five permanent managers in nine years.
Interim Managers Add to the Turnover
In addition to the permanent appointments, four other managers have served as interim bosses during the same period.
Evra Compares United to Multiple Chefs
Evra likened the situation at Old Trafford to having too many chefs preparing a soup. He explained to Stake, as reported by Sportskeeda: “With United, you never know. One day they make you dream, the next they break your heart. It’s about consistency, not Instagram moments. Football is a jungle. When results don’t come, the manager is always the first to go. But if you keep changing the chef, the soup will never taste right. Give him time, but at United, time is expensive.”
Amorim’s Challenging First Season
After sacking Erik ten Hag in November 2024, Manchester United appointed Ruben Amorim. In his first season, the club finished 15th in the Premier League and lost the UEFA Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur.
Rashford Calls for Managerial Consistency
England international Marcus Rashford recently advised Manchester United to emulate Manchester City and Liverpool by maintaining trust and consistency with their managers.
