Ruben Amorim and Man United centre-half Lisandro Martinez squared up to each other during an intense training session just weeks before the Portuguese manager's sacking. The 40-year-old was axed by the hierarchy at Old Trafford on Monday morning after a difficult 14 months at the club. It's thought the verdict followed an explosive meeting between Wilcox and Amorim late last week which prompted a furious reaction from the coach. Mainoo was expected to leave Old Trafford on a temporary basis this month, though the departure of Amorim is likely to mean he now stays put. A statement announcing Amorim's departure read: ‘Ruben Amorim has departed his role as head coach of Manchester United.

Source: Metro January 06, 2026 18:01 UTC