December 7th 2024.
Former Manchester United player Owen Hargreaves recently shared his thoughts on Ruben Amorim's management of the team, particularly in regards to his decision to substitute Bruno Fernandes during their recent 3-2 defeat against Nottingham Forest. Hargreaves believes that Amorim will come to regret this decision, as he sees Fernandes as one of the most crucial players in the team alongside Amad Diallo.
The match at Old Trafford started off on a rough note for United, with Forest taking the lead just two minutes into the game. Despite Rasmus Hojlund's equalizer, Forest managed to score two more goals before Fernandes pulled one back for United in the 61st minute. As the team pushed for an equalizer, Amorim made the surprising move to substitute Fernandes for Mason Mount with 14 minutes remaining, which ultimately did not pay off.
Hargreaves, who was analyzing the game for Premier League Productions, expressed his amazement at Fernandes being taken off, stating that he had been the one driving the team's attacks and had even scored a goal. He also mentioned Amad Diallo as another key player who could create scoring opportunities for United.
Jermain Defoe, another pundit and former Premier League striker, echoed Hargreaves' sentiments, pointing out that everything seemed to revolve around Fernandes on the pitch, even during Forest's goal. He, too, was surprised by Amorim's decision to take him off and couldn't understand the reasoning behind it.
Moving on to Amorim's management of the team as a whole, Hargreaves believes that the manager is still trying to figure out his strongest lineup. He mentioned that players like Mazraoui, Yoro, and Martinez have all been rotated in the back three, and there hasn't been a settled midfield either. Hargreaves predicts that Amorim's ideal back three would consist of Mazraoui, Yoro, and Martinez, but he is still experimenting with other players.
When asked about Marcus Rashford's place in Amorim's team, Hargreaves stated that he is an option but not necessarily an undroppable player like Amad Diallo. According to Hargreaves, Amorim is still trying to find the right combination of players for his formation, which is why there has been so much rotation up front.
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