The news rippled through Old Trafford with a chilling finality: Ruben Amorim was gone. The dismissal came swiftly after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Leeds, a result that underscored the club’s deepening struggles and precarious position in the Premier League.
Just hours after the announcement, a curious digital reaction surfaced. Alejandro Garnacho, the young forward who recently departed Manchester United for Chelsea following a highly publicized dispute with Amorim, registered a swift ‘like’ on an Instagram post confirming the manager’s departure.
The timing felt pointed, a silent commentary from a player clearly harboring unresolved feelings. Amorim, in a fiery post-match outburst, had publicly questioned his role at the club, asserting he’d signed on to be a ‘manager,’ not merely a ‘coach.’
His words hinted at a deeper dissatisfaction, a lack of control and a future already mapped out away from the Theatre of Dreams. Amorim made it clear he wasn’t planning a long-term commitment, with his contract already nearing its halfway point.
The statistics painted a stark picture of his tenure. Amorim leaves United with the lowest win percentage – a mere 38.71% – of any permanent manager since the Premier League began in 1992. It was a record that ultimately sealed his fate.
Garnacho’s digital acknowledgement, a simple ‘like’ on a journalist’s post, spoke volumes. It was a fleeting moment, yet it ignited speculation about the fractured relationship and the lingering resentment that fueled it.
