Manchester United’s season has already descended into crisis, with the club recording their worst Premier League start since the 1992-93 campaign. After four games, they have managed to collect only four points, leaving serious doubts over Ruben Amorim’s future in the dugout.
The Portuguese coach was heavily backed in the summer transfer window and was given the freedom to bring in reinforcements. He responded by signing Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Diego Leon, Benjamin Sesko, and goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Despite these additions, Amorim chose not to strengthen the midfield, an area many believe has become the glaring weakness of his team. That decision is now under heavy scrutiny, as United look disjointed and vulnerable in the middle of the park.
Their latest setback came in a one-sided Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium. A 3-0 defeat to City was bad enough on paper, but the lack of fight and structure in the performance has caused alarm among both fans and the club’s hierarchy.
Former Premier League striker Charlie Austin has weighed in on the situation, insisting United need a change at the top. He boldly named Zinedine Zidane as the ideal candidate to restore authority and class at Old Trafford, though he admitted doubts about whether the Frenchman would suit United’s current predicament. Surprisingly, Austin also floated Sean Dyche as a more practical option, highlighting the stability and discipline he previously brought to Burnley and Everton.
According to Austin, Zidane would be the dream appointment, but United’s biggest need right now is structure—something Dyche is proven to deliver. He acknowledged that many fans might scoff at the idea, but insisted that what the team requires most is order and consistency rather than glamour.
