Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, has spoken about Rúben Amorim following his dismissal by Manchester United, with a final statement that resonated deeply.
On 7 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Pep Guardiola, the Spanish coach of Manchester City, a top Premier League team, commented on Rúben Amorim, the Portuguese manager, after he was sacked by Manchester United, the city rivals, on Monday. Guardiola's closing remarks were profoundly impactful.
Pep Guardiola said, "It is true that coaches nowadays have less time than before. We have seen this happen before with Enzo Maresca, and now with Rúben Amorim. Of course, I respect both Chelsea and Manchester United, but I view Rúben Amorim as a top-level coach. This decision comes from the club, and I wish Rúben Amorim the best of luck in the future."
"I believe there is no domestic league where a coach feels secure and free from pressure. If you cannot lead the team to victory, there are no exceptions. When results are poor, nothing else matters. Most coaches today are hired for their ideas and dismissed because of poor results."
"But sometimes, time is needed. Everything has its process. Manchester United drew three consecutive home matches, while their opponents performed excellently. Had they been luckier and achieved different results, they might have been close to Arsenal in the standings. They also lost several players due to injury and to the African Cup of Nations. Managing without key players is very difficult, which makes a coach's job even harder. Honestly, I don't know their reasons for the decision."
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