2 hours ago
2
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has said that Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, would have been a ‘perfect fit’ for Chelsea.
Chelsea are not in search of a manager at the moment as Enzo Maresca has been hugely successful since he took over Mauricio Pochettino over a year ago.
The Italian manager led the Blues to the FIFA Club World Cup victory, Conference League triumph and returned them to the Champions League this season.
For Amorim, it has been a different story as the Red Devils have struggled since he took over from Erik ten Hag.
Manchester United finished 15th in the Premier League table last season and lost 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.
Under Amorim, United have been able to record just 31 points from 31 games in the Premier League. They won just eight of those matches.
There are speculations that the former Sporting CP boss could be shown the exit door at Old Trafford following the club’s worst start to the season since 1992-93.
However, Merson, an Arsenal legend and Chelsea fan, is of the opinion that Amorim would have found success at Stamford Bridge.
“He would have been a perfect fit for Chelsea,” Merson told Sky Sports.
“They’ve got world-class wing-backs in Reece James and Malo Gusto, they’ve got the best holding midfield player in the league in Moises Caicedo. It would fit the players.
“You look at Man United and this system does not suit the squad they’ve got at all.
“The two wing-backs are nowhere near it, nowhere near good enough. No legs in midfield. Everything is up against him.”
EPL: ‘World-class midfielders, wingers’ – Merson says Chelsea perfect for Amorim
