Old Trafford has once again become the center of debate, as Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidić publicly criticized Ruben Amorim’s team selection, questioning why Benjamin Šeško remains on the bench while Matheus Cunha continues to lead the attack.
Speaking after United’s most recent outing, the former defensive stalwart didn’t mince his words. Known for his commanding presence during United’s glory years, Vidić admitted he was baffled by Amorim’s refusal to start Šeško.
“Amorim can’t be serious,” Vidić said bluntly. “How can you leave a player like Šeško out and choose Cunha instead? When he finally came on, he was incredible. With his height, strength, and movement, he could easily have scored a hat-trick with headers alone.”
Šeško’s impact off the bench only fueled the frustration among fans. The Slovenian forward repeatedly unsettled Burnley’s defense, proving to be a constant aerial threat whenever crosses were delivered into the box. Supporters have long voiced concerns over Amorim’s hesitation to use the 21-year-old, and with a club legend now echoing their views, the calls for change are louder than ever.
“I’ve been saying it for weeks, but people assumed I was against Amorim,” Vidić clarified. “That’s not true — I want United to succeed. But keeping Šeško on the bench is a huge mistake. His talent is being wasted. He’s ready, and he needs to start.”
With fans, pundits, and former players now united in their demands, Amorim faces growing pressure to hand Šeško a starting role. If he continues to ignore those calls, the criticism from both the stands and United’s legends may only intensify at the Theatre of Dreams.