Man Utd Contemplates Amorim Alternatives After Brentford Loss

Manchester United’s 3-1 defeat at Brentford — Igor Thiago’s brace and a Mathias Jensen goal secured the win after Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty and Benjamin Sesko scored a late consolation — left United 14th and exposed defensive lapses and a lack of control. Manager Rúben Amorim has remained defiant, saying he is "not concerned" about his job and vowing to stick with his preferred system, while critics say his stubbornness and the team’s failure to win consecutive league games are alarming. Reports say INEOS and owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe remain publicly patient but have opened contingency planning, with multiple outlets naming a three‑man shortlist reportedly including Gareth Southgate, Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola and claiming Ratcliffe has spoken to Southgate. High‑profile names such as Xavi have also been linked to the job, and club insiders warn support will be tested if results do not improve. The situation remains fluid as United weigh immediate performance pressures against INEOS’s longer‑term plan, with potential dismissal compensation costs noted.