Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has cast doubt on Ruben Amorim’s future at Manchester United, suggesting the under-fire manager may not survive at Old Trafford beyond Christmas if results don’t improve soon.

United have endured a disappointing start to the season under the Portuguese tactician, sitting 10th in the Premier League after seven games — a position many fans and pundits believe is unacceptable for a club of United’s stature.

Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, Carragher didn’t mince words about Amorim’s situation:

“I don’t like saying a manager should be sacked – it’s disrespectful and it’s a man’s job – but I am at that point where I do think Ruben Amorim’s job is untenable.
It is inevitable that this [Amorim’s sacking] is going to happen before Christmas.
His stats are unbelievable for a Manchester United manager – 50 games as Manchester United manager, he has only scored two more goals than he has conceded.”

The damning numbers highlight United’s ongoing struggles with consistency, creativity, and defensive stability — issues that have haunted the club even before Amorim’s arrival.

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Carragher’s comments may sound harsh, but they echo the sentiment of many Manchester United supporters right now: frustration.

Ruben Amorim came in with the promise of fresh ideas, attacking football, and tactical clarity — yet seven games in, United still look uncertain and uninspired. Their performances lack the hunger and fluidity that once defined Old Trafford’s glory days.

The truth is, Amorim inherited a broken system, but patience is wearing thin. The club hierarchy has spent heavily in recent transfer windows, and fans want to see results — not excuses.

Carragher’s “before Christmas” prediction may not be far-fetched. If United continue to drift mid-table by December, history suggests the board won’t hesitate to act. From Moyes to Solskjær to Ten Hag, the pattern is painfully familiar — short-term faith, long-term disappointment.

But there’s still a flicker of hope. If Amorim can rally his squad, find consistency, and get a few big wins before the festive period, he might just buy himself time. Football, after all, changes quickly.

Still, with United’s next fixtures looking tough, Carragher’s words might soon shift from prediction to prophecy — unless something drastic changes at Old Trafford.