The winds of change are blowing through Old Trafford, and Ruben Amorim isn’t holding back.
Following a frustrating and uninspiring 0-0 draw against Leeds United in Manchester United’s latest pre-season outing, new boss Ruben Amorim made headlines—not for tactical brilliance, but for publicly calling out a senior player whose lackluster display left fans and management deeply unimpressed.
Speaking in his post-match press conference, Amorim didn’t name the player directly, but his tone was damning:
️ “This is Manchester United. We cannot afford passengers. Everyone must fight, press, and move. Today, one or two didn’t show that—and it’s unacceptable.”
Sources close to the dressing room reveal the criticism was aimed at one of United’s long-serving stars, whose sluggish play and lack of urgency visibly frustrated Amorim throughout the first half. The player—who has often divided opinion among fans—offered little defensively and failed to contribute anything meaningful going forward.
It seems Amorim has seen enough.
️ “Every player is under evaluation. No one is guaranteed a place here if they don’t meet the standard,” he added.
Fans didn’t hold back either. Social media erupted after the game with many echoing Amorim’s frustrations:
“He’s finished. Can’t run, can’t press, offers nothing.”
“We love the memories, but it’s time to move on.”
“Amorim is spot on. Ruthless decisions are needed if we want to compete.”
With the new season fast approaching, Amorim appears determined to reshape this Manchester United side into a high-intensity, modern unit—and sentimentality won’t save anyone. Whether this signals the end for the unnamed senior player remains to be seen, but one thing is clear:
The Amorim era has no time for passengers. It’s perform or perish at Manchester United.