“United were an embarrassment. Amorim’s plan? Desperate and outdated.”
Manchester United’s 1-0 Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur has sparked a storm of criticism, with Alan Shearer branding manager Ruben Amorim’s tactical choices as “embarrassing.” Shearer, speaking on The Rest is Football, lashed out after Amorim threw Harry Maguire up front in the dying minutes, relying on long balls and desperation tactics—mirroring a bygone era of football.
United’s 20th loss of the season was cemented by Brennan Johnson’s clinical near-post strike after escaping Luke Shaw’s mark. Amorim’s side looked uninspired, and Shearer didn’t hold back:
> “They’re chucking a 6ft 5 centre-half up top in desperation… They’re a million miles off it on and off the pitch.”
With no Champions League next season and serious doubts around the squad’s quality, Shearer questioned how the Red Devils could possibly attract top-tier players in the transfer market. Roy Keane echoed the sentiment, calling out the club’s overreliance on Maguire as a sign of crisis.
The only glimmer of hope? Reports suggest Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is still open to joining United, regardless of their European status.
Full story developing—could Amorim survive the summer purge at
Old Trafford?
