Manchester United’s struggles continued following a 3–1 loss to Brentford, intensifying scrutiny on manager Ruben Amorim. The defeat has reignited speculation over potential replacements, with Zinedine Zidane’s name again circulating.
However, recent reports indicate the French coaching legend may already have his next position lined up, reducing the likelihood of an immediate move to Old Trafford.
Since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, Zidane has remained out of management. Sources now suggest he is preparing to take charge of the France national team after the 2026 World Cup. Current head coach Didier Deschamps is expected to step down after the tournament, paving the way for Zidane’s anticipated return to coaching.
United’s defeat at Brentford left them 14th in the Premier League with seven points from six games. The match saw Brentford’s Igor Thiago score twice early, before a Bruno Fernandes penalty miss and a late strike from Mathias Jensen sealed the home side’s win. Amorim’s overall record now shows only nine wins in 33 league matches, prompting mounting pressure from fans and pundits.
Despite United’s admiration for Zidane, his commitment to the France job appears firm. In previous interviews, Zidane described the prospect of leading Les Bleus as “a great pleasure,” suggesting a short-term solution at United is unlikely.
With Zidane seemingly unavailable, Ineos, United’s ownership group, is reportedly exploring other options. Names such as Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner, and England manager Gareth Southgate have surfaced as potential candidates to steer the club forward.
Calls from former players, including Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville, for a managerial overhaul have grown louder as the Red Devils aim to stabilize and rebuild a winning culture at Old Trafford.
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