Enzo Maresca Praises Ruben Amorim Amid Manchester United Struggles

Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca has expressed admiration for Ruben Amorim, the current Manchester United boss. He called him “a magnificent manager” despite a challenging start in the Premier League.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking ahead of his upcoming fixture, Maresca discussed the difficulties any manager faces when starting a new project. He said he has watched Amorim‘s teams since his Sporting CP days and has “no doubt he’s a fantastic manager.” Amorim joined Manchester United in late 2024 after leading Sporting to the 2023-24 Primeira Liga title. He brought high expectations with him to Old Trafford, but the team has faced difficulties since his arrival.

RUBEN AMORIM’S IMPACT AND THE PRESSURE AT UNITED

Amorim arrived with a reputation for attacking football and winning trophies in Portugal. At Sporting, he ended a 19-year league title drought and secured a second league title in 2024. Manchester United hoped he would lift the club after several inconsistent seasons. However, results have not met fans’ expectations so far, as the pressure on Rúben Amorim may increase before the upcoming match. Manchester United are currently outside the top four, sitting 13th in the Premier League after four matches, having dropped key points in the opening games of the 2025-26 season. Questions about Amorim’s future have already begun, though club leadership continues to back him for now.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

Manchester United face a crucial match this weekend, playing Chelsea at home. United are currently in the lower half with four points from four matches and four points behind Chelsea. Both teams are aiming for a Champions League spot, with United keen to recover after having finished outside the top four last season, missing out on the Champions League for the first time since 2022. Chelsea, under Maresca, are currently in the top half and looking to capitalize on any slip-ups from the bigger sides in their own push for Europe.