“I was blown away by how he played yesterday… he’s shown me he still has SO much to contribute to this team. If I’d realised it sooner, he would’ve started against West Ham.”
Those were the stunning post-match comments from Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim after their emphatic 4–1 win over Wolves — words that instantly sent the fanbase into a frenzy.
For weeks, Amorim has faced criticism over his team selections and unpredictable rotations. But last night, he finally acknowledged what supporters have been arguing for months: one Manchester United star has been unfairly pushed aside — and after his performance against Wolves, Amorim knows that mistake can’t continue.
Coming into the match with plenty to prove, the midfielder delivered the type of display that forces a manager to rethink his entire tactical blueprint. He played with authority, demanded possession, opened passing channels, and injected life into a United attack that looked hopelessly dull against West Ham. His presence brought structure, pace, and leadership — elements United had been missing.
Amorim didn’t hide his regret. He admitted he misread the situation, thinking the player wasn’t fully ready or perhaps needed a rest — but the showing against Wolves shattered those doubts instantly.
“He dictated everything,” Amorim reportedly told his staff. “He moved the ball fast, linked the midfield to the forwards… the whole team changed when he walked onto the pitch. That’s the composure, leadership, and energy we’ve been lacking.”
With him steering every movement, United suddenly looked like a completely different team. Wolves had no answer. His calmness on the ball looked like a flashback to his prime years. His passing carved through the opposition with ease. His hunger was undeniable — a performance of a player fighting to reclaim his place, his role, and maybe even his long-term future at Manchester United.
Amorim’s admission — “If only I had known, I’d have started him against West Ham” — is the clearest indication that this wasn’t just a great outing; it was a season-altering performance. The kind that reorders priorities, shifts selection patterns, and puts a player back at the centre of the manager’s plans.
Fans wasted no time celebrating, dubbing him “the forgotten commander,” “the missing spark,” and “the one who proved everyone wrong.” Many are demanding he becomes a permanent fixture in the starting XI — no more rotation, no more benching.
And after what he showed, the conclusion is simple:
He’s reborn.
He’s motivated.
And he’s reminded Ruben Amorim — and the entire Premier League — that he still has plenty more to give.
This player didn’t just impress. He forced his way back into the spotlight — and based on Amorim’s reaction, he may have just secured his name in the next starting lineup
