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Manchester United’s recent struggles under Ruben Amorim took another turn as they fell to Nottingham Forest in a dramatic 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford.
Despite signs of promise, United’s second-half performance once again highlighted vulnerabilities, leaving fans searching for answers.
The team has been struggling with consistency, and Amorim’s squad rotation policy has drawn scrutiny in the early days of his tenure.
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Saturday night’s game was a rollercoaster, with moments of brilliance overshadowed by defensive lapses and missed opportunities.
Morgan Gibbs-White capitalized on a loose pass by Bruno Fernandes to beat Andre Onana, setting the tone for Forest’s charge.
Chris Wood added to United’s misery shortly after, leaving the hosts chasing the game.
Fernandes, true to his reputation, showcased his resilience by pulling one back with a spectacular strike after initiating the play with a sublime cross-field pass to Amad Diallo.
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The effort provided a glimmer of hope as Fernandes reminded fans why he remains pivotal to United’s ambitions.
Yet, just when momentum seemed to shift, Amorim made the surprising decision to substitute his captain with 15 minutes still on the clock.
The move raised eyebrows, especially as Fernandes had been one of United’s more dynamic players on the pitch.
Questioned on the decision, Amorim explained post-match to Sky Sports via Metro, “Bruno was too tired.
I wanted Mason Mount to play that position, slightly on the left, to create combinations with Josh [Zirkzee] and Rasmus [Højlund].”
The substitution highlighted Amorim’s commitment to his rotation strategy, but it also left United fans questioning its timing during such a crucial phase of the match.
As United now sit 13th in the Premier League, Amorim’s decisions will face even greater scrutiny with a challenging trip to Manchester City looming next weekend.
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