Man Utd could appoint caretaker with 'dazzling work ethic' if Ruben Amorim is sacked

Manchester United are reportedly considering Darren Fletcher as a potential replacement should they decide to part ways with current boss Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese manager is under increasing pressure following United's disappointing start to the Premier League season.

This weekend's home match against Sunderland is due to put further scrutiny on Amorim, who has managed only 18 victories in his 49 games in charge. Despite the mounting pressure, it is understood that he still retains the backing of the Old Trafford board.

However, a loss to Sunderland could prompt Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe to face tough questions during the international break.

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According to The Sun, Fletcher has entered the frame to take over as United's interim manager if Amorim goes.

Michael Carrick might have been considered for the role, having previously filled it, but he has recently taken up a new position with UEFA.

The report suggests that, unlike when Erik ten Hag was under scrutiny, United have not lined up any candidates to replace Amorim. Dismissing the 40-year-old would reportedly cost the club £12million in compensation.

Fletcher took over as the Reds' Under-18s coach this summer, and his two sons, Tyler and Jack, have since been promoted to the U-21s.

He is said to have made a significant impact behind the scenes at Carrington, instilling his United DNA into the young squad.

Club insiders have reportedly been impressed by Fletcher's dazzling work ethic and believe the Scot is destined to become a top-flight manager.

Amorim, however, is adamant that the team's fortunes will change. The coach said during his latest pre-match press conference: "We already talked about that. We had some moments, if you see during these six games, during this season, we are not always the same team in the small things.

"More in the way we play, all the effort that we put [in], the maximum effort that we put in every single thing, is not the same in different matches. We have to find that balance; it will change everything for us."

He added: "It's not the time to say; it's time to show. Again, I can look at the games this year and, for me, they are completely different.

"There are some things that are the same, and that is nothing about the position on the pitch, the way we put the ball [in], it's other things that we cannot change. We show that thing in certain games.

"In the other games, we are not the same team in some details. I have nothing to say in this moment. My job is to prepare the team, and let's go for the next game."

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