Manchester United’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon is shaping up to be a season-defining clash for Ruben Amorim and his underperforming squad after their 2-2 draw away in the first leg.
After a demoralising 4-1 hammering at the hands of Newcastle on Sunday, United’s hopes of salvaging anything from this campaign now hinge on European success.
Amorim’s side has now lost 14 Premier League matches this season, and the mood around Carrington has grown tense, with injuries and inconsistency haunting every team sheet.
The pressure continues to mount on the Portuguese boss, who must lift the spirits of a dressing room low on confidence and belief.
Off the pitch, the Red Devils might have found an unexpected source of inspiration from one of their most passionate fans — now a history-making golf legend.
Rory McIlroy, a lifelong Manchester United supporter, made sporting history on Sunday by winning The Masters and completing a career Grand Slam, becoming just the sixth man in golf to do so.
The Northern Irishman pulled off the achievement after a nerve-shredding playoff with Justin Rose at Augusta, securing his fifth major and ending an 11-year wait for the Green Jacket.
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When asked post-victory if he would consider wearing his prized blazer to Old Trafford, Rory McIlroy didn’t hesitate.
“If it can inspire some better play, absolutely,” he said.
It was a statement that caught fire on social media, with fans quick to celebrate the idea of McIlroy bringing some winning energy back to a flatlining United side.
The win came just hours after United were thrashed by Newcastle, prompting many supporters to jokingly suggest the club should sign Rory McIlroy for his winning mentality alone.
McIlroy, who has previously spoken of his interest in investing in the club’s future, has now been widely tipped as a potential figurehead in United’s long-term transformation, both symbolically and financially.
“There were points in my career where I didn’t know if I would have this nice garment over my shoulders,” he said, visibly emotional after his win.
With United facing a crucial week, Amorim’s squad might just need the lift — even if it comes from a golfer’s shoulders draped in green.
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