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Rio Ferdinand Highlights Ruben Amorim’s ‘Biggest Mistake’ at Manchester United as He Reacts to News of Sacking
Ruben Amorim was dismissed after 14 months due to poor results and strained relations, with Darren Fletcher appointed as interim manager for the upcoming match.
- On Monday, Manchester United sacked Ruben Amorim after 14 months amid poor results and tensions, naming Darren Fletcher interim for Wednesday's Burnley match.
- Ruben Amorim had strained relations with parts of the squad, sanctioning Marcus Rashford's loan and placing some players in a reported `bomb squad` while Kobbie Mainoo sought exits.
- Rio Ferdinand said he met Ruben Amorim days before and noticed `that there was a coldness about him`, adding `Now looking back with hindsight, this has been cooking since before Christmas, 100%`.
- Manchester United have installed interim stewardship with Darren Fletcher, interim manager and former Under-18s coach, leading temporarily until a caretaker is appointed through the end of the season and plan to hire a permanent replacement in the summer, with Oliver Glasner and Thomas Tuchel as favourites.
- Observers highlighted communication issues and compared the timing to Chelsea's recent move on Enzo Maresca, warning this could trigger more managerial changes next month as a massive domino effect unfolds.
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