Ruben Amorim Sends Ruthless Warning After Dull 0-0 Draw – “No Room for Passengers” at Manchester United
Change is in the air at Old Trafford, and new manager Ruben Amorim is making his presence felt.
Following a frustrating 0-0 preseason draw with Leeds United, Amorim made headlines with a blunt post-match assessment. Rather than sugar-coating the performance, the Portuguese boss publicly criticized a senior player, whose lack of effort and urgency didn’t go unnoticed.
🗣️ “This is Manchester United. We can’t carry passengers. Everyone must press, move, and fight. Today, one or two didn’t—and that’s unacceptable.”
Though he didn’t name the individual, sources within the club suggest Amorim was referring to a long-serving squad member whose passive play and minimal contribution drew the manager’s ire. The player’s poor defensive work and off-the-ball movement visibly frustrated the United boss during the first half.
Amorim made it clear that no one is safe:
🗣️ “Every player is under evaluation. No one has a guaranteed place if they don’t meet the standard.”
Supporters quickly echoed those sentiments online:
💬 “He’s done. No pressing, no running, no purpose.”
💬 “We’ll always respect what he’s done, but we can’t live off the past.”
💬 “Finally, someone at United speaking the truth. Time to be ruthless.”
With the new campaign looming, Amorim is clearly laying the foundation for a high-intensity, no-nonsense side. His message is simple: past achievements won’t guarantee future roles.
Whether this marks the beginning of the end for the unnamed veteran remains uncertain — but what is clear is that the Amorim era won’t tolerate complacency.
🔥 It’s a new dawn at United — and under Amorim, it’s perform or perish.
