Manchester United are in growing turmoil after their 1-1 draw away to Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday. The match, played at a boiling Elland Road, ended in a draw – but it is what happened afterwards that has put all the focus on manager Rúben Amorim .
Broke the press conference
After the match, Amorim stormed out of the press conference after repeated questions about his role and authority at the club. The Portuguese stressed that he had not come to Manchester United to be "just a coach" - he wanted full managerial status and control over football decisions.
His exchanges with the press have gone around the world, and he expressed frustration at what he believes is selective media coverage while insisting that he just wants to do his job in peace.
Results and form problems
Results haven't been quite as expected either. United have only won one of their last five games , and they have now set an unwanted record of conceding goals in 15 consecutive away Premier League games — a statistic the club hasn't seen since the mid-1980s.
These performances have led to increasing pressure from the media and parts of the supporters — and questions about Amorim's future have become clearer as the season has progressed.
Missing key players
However, there are several factors that complicate the situation for Amorim. United were in extreme injury or withdrawal mode against Leeds — with up to eight first-team players out due to injury and the Africa Cup of Nations. This gives the club little margin for error and puts extra pressure on the tactical set-up.
That means Amorim often has to field the team with reserve and youth options, while insisting on his preferred 3-4-3 formation — a system that critics say doesn't always work optimally with the current squad.
Internal conflict about strategy and window
The relationship between Amorim and the club's management — particularly sporting director Jason Wilcox and others in the technical department — is also being highlighted as a contributing factor to the current turmoil. According to several sources, Amorim is frustrated by the lack of support in the January window and that United are not prioritizing players who fit his system.
This has led to speculation that Amorim is facing a power struggle behind the scenes — with demands for more control, or the risk of being left without full backing from the top.
What happens next?
Despite speculation about a possible departure, Amorim himself has reiterated that he does not plan to terminate his contract before it expires in June 2027 , unless the board decides otherwise.
This situation — combined with the pressure to score and the injury nightmare — makes it clear that all is not well at Old Trafford . Amorim's feet are on fire, and in the coming weeks there will be a new spotlight on both his tactical choices and his relationship with the club's management.
