Amorim insists he will not resign and reveals anger over Casemiro's red card! Manchester United players still back his management

Following Manchester United's 2-1 win against Chelsea, Amorim explicitly declared that he has never planned to step down or transfer to another club, addressing the speculation about his departure: "This is the situation, and we can only wait to see what the future holds. For now, I am fully committed to Manchester United, and it will be my only club."

Last week, Amorim was linked with Benfica, the archrival of his former club Sporting Lisbon. Portuguese media reported that João Noronha Lopes, a candidate for Benfica's club presidency next month, highly admires Amorim and included him on the list of potential coaching candidates. Lopes said, "Rúben Amorim? He is an excellent coach, but he has a contract with Manchester United, so I won't comment on that. Of course, I admire him; he is a great coach and also a Benfica fan. However, I have no contract that requires Rúben’s signature."

With Mourinho officially taking charge of Benfica last Friday, the rumors were effectively dispelled. Amorim specifically commented on Mourinho coaching his former club during his playing days: "He is the best Portuguese coach, and that will never change. He is a very special figure in our football world and globally, opening all doors for us. If it weren’t for Mourinho, I wouldn’t have come to Manchester United. I think once he goes to Portugal, you all will have an interesting time, and we can enjoy it fully."

Premier League legend Alan Shearer believes that Manchester United's 2-1 win over Chelsea proved that players in the dressing room still remain loyal to Amorim. "Amorim is under immense pressure, but I think the players performed excellently and earned him the victory," Shearer said. "These three points are crucial for Manchester United, and they worked hard for them. If Amorim needed confirmation, I believe this game showed him that the players still support the manager, which is a positive sign for any coach."

Interestingly, The Sun captured Amorim possibly turning to "mysticism" as he was photographed standing in front of an advertisement for psychic readings. On Monday afternoon, Amorim went out for lunch with his wife Maria, and they might have passed by a billboard promoting psychic services.

However, Amorim might still control his own fate at Manchester United, as the team faces two winnable matches coming up against Brentford and Sunderland. Brentford currently sits 17th, close to the relegation zone, while Sunderland, despite having more points than the Red Devils for now, is still a Premier League newcomer. Winning these two games could mark Amorim’s first consecutive Premier League victories, possibly even a three-game winning streak.

After the international break in October, Manchester United will visit the Premier League champions Liverpool at Anfield for a challenging "Red Rivalry" clash. British media reported that Amorim was angry about Casemiro’s red card in the derby. The 33-year-old Brazilian midfielder’s goal could have secured an easy win for the team, but his reckless foul during stoppage time in the first half earned him a second yellow card, putting Manchester United at risk of conceding an equalizer in the second half. Moreover, due to this red card, he will miss the next away game against Brentford.

This is not the first time Casemiro has faced criticism for a red card. Since joining Manchester United, he has become the player with the most red cards in the Premier League during the same period, which has further fueled doubts about his long-term status in the first team. Former Manchester United chief scout Mike Brown revealed that the club intends to sell him in January, depending on whether the Saudi Professional League makes an offer and if Casemiro agrees to the transfer.

If a transfer agreement cannot be reached, Casemiro will leave on a free transfer when his contract expires next year, as Manchester United will not trigger the priority renewal clause in his £350,000 weekly wage contract. "Casemiro should look for another path," Brown told Football Insider. "If Manchester United receives a suitable offer, they might decide to sell him in the winter window to cash in; however, as far as I know, he is more likely to leave next summer on a free transfer. Considering his age and current salary, it makes no sense for Manchester United to keep him. The Saudi Professional League has shown interest, and I think at this stage, it could be a good option for him."

Brown confirmed that Amorim was unhappy with Casemiro’s red card on Saturday: "Casemiro should have been smarter, knowing he already had a yellow card, there was no reason to commit that foul. He put his team and the match result at risk. Given his experience, he should have understood the situation better. That decision was utterly foolish. Some Chelsea players might start fights even in an empty room, but Casemiro should not have gotten involved in a needless confrontation. This behavior is selfish; he clearly did not think about the team. Amorim must be very angry with him, and rightly so, because he almost cost them the win."

Due to the generally low quality of the current midfielders, Casemiro remains an important part of Amorim’s plans this season. However, once Manchester United brings in new midfielders, the situation will change drastically. Brown summarized: "I believe Casemiro’s performance signals a bleak long-term future at Manchester United, especially after the match against Chelsea."