Ruben Amorim admitted Dan Ashworth's surprise departure from his role as Manchester United sporting director was "not the best situation" for the troubled club. "From Omar (Berrada, chief executive),

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has spoken publicly for the first time since Dan Ashworth's shock departure just five months after starting his job as sporting director.

The appointment of Ruben Amorim as Manchester United manager was the ‘tipping point’ for Dan Ashworth, while a trusted reporter has shed light on the club’s succession plan. Man Utd officially confirmed on Sunday morning that Ashworth is leaving his sporting director’s role at Old Trafford.