Ruben Amorim was sacked after 14 months in chargeIt’s the second manager INEOS have sacked since taking over at the three-time European champions, with Amorim’s exit raising questions about their handling of the club. The most notable is Kobbie Mainoo, who was sparsely used by Amorim during his 14-month stint as manager. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT According to the Daily Mail, Mainoo was among the players keen to leave United this month, had Amorim remained in charge of United. It’s a similar case for Manuel Ugarte, who has featured more than Mainoo and Zirkzee this season, but wasn’t high up on Amorim’s plans. But with Amorim now gone, all three of Mainoo, Zirkzee and Ugarte now have the chance to wriggle their way back into contention.

Source: Express January 06, 2026 11:15 UTC