Shock Ruben Amorim Chelsea claim made amid Man Utd sack stance

Ruben Amorim has been informed that he would have been ideal for Chelsea as his Manchester United tenure threatens to unravel. The Red Devils brought in the Portuguese manager as Erik ten Hag's replacement partway through the previous campaign.

However, his stint at Old Trafford has proven to be a disaster thus far. He has secured victory in merely 17 of his 47 fixtures across all competitions - with only eight of those triumphs occurring in the Premier League.

Amorim's team have also suffered a dreadful beginning to the current campaign, prompting speculation that he could face the axe. And now Paul Merson has informed Amorim that he would have been a better appointment for Chelsea rather than Man United owing to his tactical approach.

Speaking on Sky Sports, the Arsenal legend said: "Ruben Amorim, the way he wants to play, is a worry. He won't change. He'll look at it and say 'I've got where I am today by playing the way I play', using three at the back and high wing-backs.

"He would have been a perfect fit for Chelsea. They've got world class wing-backs in Reece James and Malo Gusto. They've got the best holding midfield player in the league in Moises Caicedo. It would fit the players.

"You look at Man Utd and this system does not suit the squad they've got at all. The two wing-backs are nowhere near good enough.

"And they are a big part of this formation working. No legs in midfield. Everything is up against him."

Amorim still has the backing of the United board for now, but that could change if United's poor form persists. When asked about his position following the weekend's loss to Manchester City, the Portuguese manager responded: "Guys, I understand that and I accept.

"It is not a record you should have in Manchester United. There are a lot of things - you have no idea what happened during these months - but I accept that. I am not going to change.

"When I want to change my philosophy, I will change. If not, you have to change the man. We will talk about that every game that we lose.

"I don't believe in that, in the system, or whatever. I believe in my way and I am going to play my way until I want to change.

"My message is that I am going to give everything. I will do everything, always thinking about what is best for the club. That was always the same message.

"It is not my decision, the rest (on whether United change manager). Until I am here, I will do my best. I really want to win games. I am suffering more than them."

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