Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure, Manchester United has yet to reclaim their former glory.
After another disappointing loss, this time in the FA Cup fifth round to Fulham, the Red Devils’ hopes for European football took a major hit.
A penalty shootout defeat at Old Trafford has only added to the growing list of struggles this season.
Gary Lineker Questions Ferguson’s Legacy at United
Following United’s FA Cup exit, Gary Lineker raised doubts about the state Sir Alex Ferguson left the club in.
Despite winning the league title in Ferguson’s final season, Lineker believes the club’s decline was already set in motion.
He pointed out that, while the club was still successful in 2013, the squad was aging, and many key players were nearing the end of their careers.
Lineker made comparisons to the situation at Liverpool, where Jurgen Klopp’s well-structured legacy has helped new manager Arne Slot.
He suggested that United’s structure post-Ferguson wasn’t as strong, which has contributed to their ongoing struggles.
United’s Decline Continues Under Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim, who took over as Manchester United’s manager in November 2024, is already the seventh full-time manager since Ferguson’s exit.
Unfortunately, Amorim has not been able to deliver the success United fans crave.
Despite the team’s early promise, they are now languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, unable to find any consistency.
Struggling to Create Opportunities
Following the FA Cup loss to Fulham, Amorim expressed his frustration about his team’s inability to create enough scoring chances.
He acknowledged that the quality of his players, including Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, has been underwhelming this season.
While some individual players like Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro have shown flashes of quality, Amorim stressed that creating more meaningful chances requires better overall performance from his squad.
With United’s current struggles, it seems that the club’s rebuilding process is far from complete.
As the season progresses, fans will be hoping for a significant turnaround, but it’s clear that there are still major issues to address.