December 19th 2024.
Ruben Amorim was able to celebrate a much-needed victory over Manchester City, bringing a sense of relief and positivity to the team. However, former Manchester United player Dwight Yorke has cautioned against getting too carried away with the win, expressing concerns about the overall state of the team.
After suffering back-to-back defeats against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, there were doubts creeping in about the decision to appoint a young and relatively inexperienced manager. But the impressive performance and result against City have reinvigorated the team and its supporters.
Yorke acknowledges the significance of the win, but also points out that it was not a dominant performance by United. The team struggled in the first half, failing to register a single shot on target. Yorke believes that this is an accurate reflection of the current state of the team - far from where they should be for a club of United's stature.
While the victory over City may have boosted morale, Yorke insists that true United fans and those within the club know that there is still a long road ahead to get back to where they belong. He also suggests that the win may have been somewhat fortuitous, with City also facing their own challenges this season.
Looking at the individual players, Yorke identifies only two that he believes Amorim can truly rely on - Amad Diallo and team captain Bruno Fernandes. Diallo, in particular, has impressed with his recent performances and looks to be a key player for United's future. Fernandes, although he may not always play at his best, still possesses a high level of quality that cannot be ignored.
Yorke also laments the lack of depth and quality in the current United squad, struggling to come up with three players that Amorim can build the team around. He believes there is a lot of "dead wood" in the team and that there is a need for a strong central midfielder who can control the game and provide a solution when the team is under pressure.
In conclusion, while the win over City was a much-needed boost for United, there is still a long way to go for the team to reach its full potential. Yorke's concerns about the team's performance and lack of reliable players may serve as a wake-up call for the club to make necessary changes and continue striving towards success.
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