Jamie Carragher anticipates Sporting CP manager Rúben Amorim will be dismissed before christmas 2025, citing mounting pressure and potential for a mid-season change.The prediction surfaced during a discussion on The Overlap podcast, broadcast on October 7, 2025, and quickly gained traction amongst football analysts.
Amorim, who led Sporting to a Primeira Liga title in 2021, has faced increasing scrutiny following a perceived decline in form and tactical flexibility. While no immediate dismissal is anticipated, Carragher believes the club’s ownership will likely act swiftly if results do not improve, potentially opening the door for high-profile clubs seeking a new manager during the season. This scenario has significant implications for Sporting’s league position and potential European qualification, as well as the managerial landscape across Europe’s top leagues.
Carragher stated,”I think Amorim will be sacked before Christmas. I just think there’s something… I don’t know what it is, but I think there’s a little bit of pressure building.” He further elaborated on the potential for a mid-season change, suggesting that clubs are increasingly willing to make proactive managerial adjustments.
The former Liverpool defender’s assessment comes amid speculation linking Amorim wiht several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Chelsea, should a vacancy arise. Sporting currently sits [information not provided in source] in the Primeira Liga table as of October 7,2025.
