Tag: Rúben Amorim

Amorim explains limited minutes for Kobbie Mainoo

Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
November 2025

Mainoo has just 138 league minutes across seven appearances. Amorim blocked a summer exit but says one-game-per-week scheduling without Europe restricts rotation. With interest from Napoli, Newcastle, and West Ham, Mainoo could push for a January move before England selection. Amorim wants European qualification to expand minutes and manage the group. Until then, dropping in-form starters to accommodate prospects is difficult. January decision hinges on United’s trajectory, midfield pecking order, and Mainoo’s World Cup ambitions under Tuchel, balancing development against squad needs.

Are you Schmeichel in disguise?” — Lammens responds

Senne Lammens (Manchester United)
November 2025

United fans serenaded Lammens with Schmeichel chants after clean sheets helped stabilize Rubin Amorim’s side. The 23-year-old appreciates the nod but rejects comparisons, stressing he is focused on consistency after swift impact versus Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton. United cycled through Onana and Bayindir before signing Lammens from Royal Antwerp amid links to Emiliano Martínez and Diogo Costa. Early command of area, handling, and distribution calmed a shaky unit. Lammens credits coaching detail, downplays hype, and frames goals as collective defensive standards, not heroics.

Mbeumo chose United over four clubs

Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
October 2025

CentreDevils report Mbeumo rejected Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle despite higher offers, committing to United on June 1 after Zoom calls with Rúben Amorim. He joined on July 21 for £70m after 20 goals, seven assists with Brentford. Decision centered on Amorim’s role clarity and wide-forward rotations with Matheus Cunha and Amad Diallo. Tottenham interest under Thomas Frank was serious, but United’s five-year project, pressing structure, and title push sealed it. Early output has validated the fit in transition-heavy matches.

Meulensteen: Do not rule out a United title surge

René Meulensteen
October 2025

Meulensteen argued United could re-enter the title frame if current momentum holds and rivals wobble, citing fine margins, back-to-back league wins under Rúben Amorim, and proximity to Liverpool despite a stuttering start. He pointed to scenario variance—injuries, short skids—opening lanes if United stack three-plus wins to shift psychology. Emphasis is on sustaining pressing intensity and converting narrow game-state edges rather than structural overhaul before winter fixtures bite.

Bruno Fernandes stays as Manchester United penalty taker

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
October 2025

Amorim confirmed Fernandes remains first-choice from the spot despite two recent league misses. The captain’s long-term record—62/70 career pens (88.6%), 39/45 for United (86.6%)—underpins the decision ahead of a high-stakes trip to Liverpool. Misses versus Fulham and Brentford triggered scrutiny, but staff prioritise historical conversion and leadership stability. Amorim framed the call as evidence-led and consistent with United’s seniority structure while seeking performance reset in a difficult early-season run.

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