Ricardo Formosinho, a former assistant to Jose Mourinho, appeared to aim a pointed message at Manchester United after Ruben Amorim was sacked.
Amorim has been dismissed and will not continue in the role, bringing a sudden end to his spell in charge. The decision has sparked a wave of reaction, with Formosinho adding his own comment in a post that quickly drew attention.
In a message shared following the sacking, Formosinho wrote: “The face of an unsuccessful project.” The remark was widely read as a dig at United, given the club’s recent direction and ongoing attempts to rebuild.
Formosinho, who worked closely with Mourinho during his coaching career, offered no further explanation alongside the quote, but the timing of the post made the target clear for many observers.
The post has fuelled debate around United’s wider situation, as the club once again faces questions about decision-making at the top and the handling of major appointments.
