Sporting Lisbon are reportedly set to part ways with Ruben Amorim‘s replacement just one month into his reign at the club.
After more than four years at Sporting, Amorim departed the club last month to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.
During his spell in charge Amorim secured Sporting’s first league title in more than two decades before repeating the feat last season as speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League intensified.
After Amorim departed for pastures new, the club appointed former Portugal international Joao Pereira to serve as his successor.
Pereira had previously managed the club’s reserve side and assumed control of the first team on November 11.
However, after winning just one of his first four league games the club are reportedly set to sack the 40-year-old.
Joao Pereira is reportedly set to be sacked at Sporting Lisbon manager in the coming days
The 40-year-old – who had been in charge of Sporting’s reserve side – was promoted to first team coach following Ruben Amorim’s departure
However, since taking the reins the club have managed just one win in their last four league games
According to Portuguese outlet Record News, the decision comes after the club’s poor recent run of form that also included a 5-1 drubbing by Arsenal and a 2-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League.
The report states that club chiefs will hold a meeting with Pereira after the Christmas break, and that he is not expected to still be in charge when Sporting play host to Benfica on Sunday.
Despite a stumbling recent run under Pereira Sporting remain top of the Primeira Liga, ahead of second-placed Porto on goal difference.
The club have also reached the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup, after surviving a scare against Santa Clara on Wednesday, to triumph in extra-time courtesy of a goal from star striker Viktor Gyokeres.
Meanwhile, Amorim has endured a mixed start to his life at Old Trafford.
After winning just one of his first four Premier League games at the club, Amorim led United to a dramatic Manchester derby victory against their bitter rivals last weekend.
Any hopes that the result would serve as the turning point for what has been the club’s worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign were quickly dashed, however.
On Saturday United were comprehensively defeated by Bournemouth, with the Cherries running out 3-0 winners.
During his four years at Sporting, Amorim led the club to two league titles and two league cup wins
Amorim has subsequently endured a difficult start at Manchester United since replacing Erik ten Hag
Speaking following the game Amorim insisted there was ‘anxiety’ amongst his squad but vowed to persevere with his tactical rebuild.
‘In this moment, everything is so hard,’ said Amorim. ‘For a club like Manchester United to lose 3-0 at home, it’s really tough for everybody.
‘The fans are really disappointed and tired. You can feel it in the stadium in the first play. I understand that, but we have to face it. I felt it since the first minute, there’s a lot of anxiety.
‘Everybody in the club is tired of these moments. We have to face it and focus on the next game.’
