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Manchester United’s dressing room response to Ruben Amorim’s sudden dismissal has begun to surface, offering insight into how players viewed the Portuguese coach following his dramatic exit from Old Trafford.
In the hours after his sacking, several members of the squad turned to social media to publicly acknowledge Amorim’s tenure and wish him well—though notable silence from others has not gone unnoticed.
Players react after shock dismissal
Amorim was dismissed after just 14 months in charge following an early-morning meeting with club executives. His departure came in the wake of an explosive breakdown in relations with the club’s hierarchy, which intensified after a tense draw with Leeds United.
In that match’s aftermath, Ruben Amorim publicly insisted on being referred to as the “manager” rather than “head coach” and openly criticized director of football Jason Wilcox.
The public nature of those comments, combined with ongoing disagreements over recruitment strategy and tactical direction, proved decisive.
Manchester United later confirmed the decision was taken “reluctantly,” citing the need to give the team “the best opportunity” to improve its Premier League standing, with the club currently sitting sixth.
Messages of support from the squad
Despite a turbulent tenure and the lowest win rate of any permanent Manchester United manager in the Premier League era, Amorim received an outpouring of goodwill from several players.
Captain Bruno Fernandes led the tributes, writing on Instagram:
“Thank you Mister. Wish you and your technical staff all the best.”
Joshua Zirkzee followed with a concise message, stating:
“All the best for the future boss.”
Patrick Dorgu echoed similar sentiments, posting:
“Thanks for everything Mister. All the best in the future.”
Defender Matthijs de Ligt also offered his thanks, saying:
“Thank you for everything boss. Good luck for the future.”
A message that was mirrored by Harry Maguire.
Benjamin Sesko kept his message brief, writing:
“Thank you for everything boss.”
Meanwhile, Amad Diallo added:
“Good luck coach, thanks for everything. I wish you the best.”
Silence raises questions
While many players publicly expressed gratitude, the absence of messages from several high-profile figures has drawn attention.
The lack of universal response highlights the complex nature of Ruben Amorim’s spell at Manchester United, which was marked by tactical experimentation—most notably a rigid 3-4-3 system—and internal tension behind the scenes.
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