Amorim was sacked on January 5 a little over a year after his appointment owing to inconsistent results this season. Reports say his refusal to adapt his tactics led to his ouster after a 1-1 draw against Leeds United.
Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi has reportedly refused Manchester United’s offer to replace Ruben Amorim at the Old Trafford. Inzaghi, who led Inter Milan to two Champions League finals as head coach, has expressed his wish to stay with the Saudi Arabian giants as he aims to collect silverware in the gulf kingdom.
As per a report in Italy’s TuttoSport, Inzaghi was approached by United but the Italian has said “no thanks” to the offer without delving deep into the matter. Currently, he is coaching Al-Hilal who leapfrogged Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr on Sunday to take the top spot in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Hilal have not lost a game yet in the league with 10 wins and two draws to their name.
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Amorim was sacked on January 5 a little over a year after his appointment owing to inconsistent results this season. Reports say his refusal to adapt his tactics led to his ouster after a 1-1 draw against Leeds United.
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Red Devils are currently on the lookout for a short-term head coach who will lead the club till the end of the season. The owners are aiming to get more time before they could zero in on a big name who might get available at the end of the season.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is among the favourites to return to Old Trafford on an interim basis. Solskjaer was sacked by the club in 2021 has reportedly spoken to the club and is keen on returning. Michael Carrick too is among the names being discussed. Ruud Van Nistelrooy, the interim manager before Amorim took over, is also in discussions.
Meanwhile, the current interim appointment, Darren Fletcher saw Manchester United being held for a 2-2 draw by Burnely in his debut outing. Bruno Fernandes returned and Benjamin Sesko scored twice but United could again not hold on to the advantage as they conceded last to settle for a draw.
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