Ruben Amorim was criticized for making a major error at Manchester United and was warned to never repeat it.

Manchester United, led by manager Ruben Amorim, have suffered four consecutive defeats in all competitions. Their most recent loss came at the hands of Newcastle, with John Obi Mikel criticizing Amorim's decision to play both Christian Eriksen and Casemiro in midfield. The 32-year-old duo were unable to keep up with the pace of the game, and were ultimately overrun by Newcastle's midfield.

The defeat has left United in a lowly 14th place, and has raised concerns about a potential relegation battle. This is the worst run for the club since 1930, when they were relegated to the second tier of English football. Amorim himself expressed embarrassment when asked about the possibility of a relegation battle in a post-match press conference.

Mikel, who famously joined Chelsea after being unveiled by United in 2006, believes that Casemiro will continue to struggle unless he is given more support in midfield. The former Chelsea midfielder stated that players in their thirties need a younger, more energetic player beside them to make up for their declining physical abilities. He also echoed the sentiments of Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, who stressed the importance of having a younger player in front of him during his playing days.

The defeat against Newcastle also saw 33-year-old Joshua Zirkzee being substituted for 32-year-old Kobbie Mainoo after just 33 minutes. However, it was too late to change the course of the game, as Newcastle had already secured a 2-0 lead through early headers from Alexander Isak and Joelinton.

Mikel also highlighted the importance of having fresh, energetic players in the team and how it can affect the performance of the older players. He emphasized that in the Premier League, players will get found out if their physical abilities decline, no matter how talented they are. This sentiment was echoed by Neville, who stated that in his playing days, he did not want a 33-year-old right winger in front of him, but rather someone who could compensate for his own decline in physical abilities.

As United prepare for their upcoming match against league leaders Liverpool, there are concerns about the team's ability to compete at the highest level. Can they avoid being dragged into a relegation battle? Only time will tell.

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