'Amorim needs to change and learn fast. I'm not sure if he wants out of Man Utd already'

Ruben Amorim's tenure at Manchester United has started badly, as the Portuguese coach struggles to adapt after leaving his dominant reign at Sporting in November.

United sit 13th in the Premier League, with a dismal 29 points, 28 goals scored, and a -6 goal difference after 24 games.

Amorim’s seven defeats in his first 13 league matches exceed the total losses he suffered in his final 75 games at Sporting.

The club's post-Sir Alex Ferguson era toxicity has seemingly reached an all-time high, with pundits questioning whether Amorim already regrets taking the job.

United briefly showed signs of progress, securing a credible draw at Liverpool before eliminating Arsenal from the FA Cup at the Emirates.

Wins against Southampton, Rangers, and Fulham extended their positive run to five wins in six.

However, any optimism was short-lived, as a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton was followed by a 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace, crushing momentum ahead of Friday’s FA Cup fourth-round clash against Leicester City.

Veteran broadcaster Richard Keys has openly suggested that Amorim’s tactical decisions and poor results indicate he may already be looking for an early exit.

"There's not much to say about United this week. Poor again, wasn't it? But it always is when they have to take a game to the opposition," Keys wrote in his blog.

"If they're sitting in a low block and stopping the opposition from playing, they're okay. If they have to take a game to teams, they struggle, which is why they've now lost seven home games."

Keys was particularly critical of Amorim’s decision to deploy Kobbie Mainoo as a false nine while leaving Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee on the bench.

"What are you actually saying to those players with a decision like that?" he questioned. "I'm afraid Amorim looks totally out of his depth.

"I wanted it to work, but it isn't. He's going to have to change and learn fast if he wants to stay in the job. I'm still not convinced he doesn't want out already."

Amorim undoubtedly knew he was taking on a monumental challenge at United, but the scale of the club’s early struggles under his leadership has likely exceeded even his worst expectations.

Following the Leicester FA Cup clash, United face an intimidating pair of away fixtures against Tottenham and an in-form Everton side under David Moyes.

Despite the mounting pressure, Amorim remains unlikely to alter his tactical philosophy, even as critics question whether he has the adaptability to succeed in the Premier League.