Ryan Giggs Backs Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, Questions Marcus Rashford's Future

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Ryan Giggs, a former Manchester United player and coach, believes the club's current manager, Ruben Amorim, needs time to turn the team's fortunes around. However, Giggs is less optimistic about Marcus Rashford's future at the club, stating that he thinks it's best if the two part ways. Giggs, who spent nearly 30 years at Old Trafford, pinpointed failures in the transfer market as one of the reasons for the club's struggles, saying the recruitment over the last 10-12 years has been "not good enough." He also praised Amorim, describing him as "charismatic" and in need of time, backing, and help on identifying what a United player looks like.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ryan Giggs believes Ruben Amorim needs time to turn Manchester United's fortunes around, acknowledging that the manager is charismatic and needs support to identify what a United player looks like.
  • Giggs pinpointed failures in the transfer market as a significant reason for the club's struggles, stating that the recruitment over the last 10-12 years has been "not good enough."
  • Giggs thinks it's best if Manchester United and Marcus Rashford part ways, stating that the England man looks happier away from the club.
  • Giggs helped bring Rashford through into the first team when he was assistant to Louis van Gaal.
  • Giggs stepped down as Wales manager in 2022 after being charged with assault against a former partner and her sister, though the charges were later dropped.
  • Giggs currently serves as the director of football at Salford.

Statistics:

  • Manchester United is currently 14th in the Premier League table, over 20 points adrift of the Champions League places.
  • The club has had 10-12 years of "not good enough" recruitment in the transfer market, according to Ryan Giggs.
  • Marcus Rashford has been on loan at Aston Villa for the last three months due to a breakdown in relations with Ruben Amorim.

Sources:

  • "Rio Meets Ryan Giggs" podcast, presented by Qatar Airways
  • PA Sport