Amorim is under increasing pressure after enduring a nightmare first year in charge at Old Trafford. The Portuguese tactician replaced Erik ten Hag nearly a year ago but could only guide United to a disappointing 15^th place finish in the Premier League  their lowest in 50 years. A Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur compounded their woes, leaving United out of European competition for only the second time in 35 years.

Despite two public offers to resign, Amorim has retained the backing of Ratcliffe, who has complete control over football operations. Ratcliffe insists that the 39-year-old deserves to be judged over his full three-year contract rather than on one poor season.

“He has not had the best of seasons,” Ratcliffe admitted. “Amorim is a good guy. I would say Ruben needs to demonstrate that he’s a great coach over three years. Football is not overnight  look at Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, he had a miserable time the first couple of years.”

Amorim’s United secured a 2-0 win over Sunderland at the weekend, moving them up to 10th place before the international break. However, his record of 37 points from a possible 102 has left fans frustrated; especially due to his persistence with a 3-4-3 formation that many believe doesn’t suit the squad.

When asked if United’s American owners, the Glazers, could push him to sack Amorim, Ratcliffe was firm: “It’s not going to happen.”For now, Amorim remains safe but the pressure to deliver results at one of football’s biggest clubs has never been higher.

Historically, Manchester United has often chosen patience over panic with their managers. Sir Alex Ferguson famously struggled during his early years before building an era of dominance. Ratcliffe’s backing of Amorim appears to echo that same philosophy a belief that stability and time can once again return Old Trafford to its former glory.