After suffering an injury at the beginning of 2025, Lisandro Martínez stepped onto the playing fields again and the fans of the Manchester United They celebrated his return. Bad news upset the entire Premier League and shook the defender, who dreams of being called up to the Argentine National Team prior to the 2026 World Cup: What happened?
«Ruben Amorim has left his position as Manchester United manager», reported the official Red Devils account in a statement. The fans had been questioning the Portuguese coach harshly due to the poor results during the start of the season. Premier League.
Although Amorim was fired from his position, Manchester United highlighted some of his achievements as coach of the Red Devils: «Ruben was appointed in November 2024 and led the team to the UEFA Europa League final in Bilbao in May», reported the club.
«With Manchester United in sixth position in the Premier League, the club’s board has reluctantly made the decision that the time is right to make a change. This will give the team the best chance of achieving the best possible position in the Premier League.», said the English team.
«The club would like to thank Rubén for his contribution to the club and wish him the best for the future.», reads in the last paragraphs of the statement where they wish the greatest success to Reuben Amorim. Until now, it is unknown what his next club will be.
Lisandro Martínez already has a coach at Manchester United
Minutes after confirming the departure of the Portuguese coach, the Manchester United He announced to his replacement on the bench: «Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team in the match against Burnley on Wednesday», United concluded in its text. Lisandro Martínez has started in the last three games of the season Manchester United.
Club statement: Ruben Amorim.
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