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      How Bruno Fernandes’ ‘Steven Gerrard syndrome’ is spoiling Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd system

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to find a silver lining in their woeful season by winning the FA Cup but will need to beat Fulham in the fifth round on Sunday to move a step closer to that goal.The Red Devils beat Ipswich 3-2 earlier this week despite being down to ten men, but are still flattering to deceive in many ways.On today’s Tactics Exposed we break down why Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 is not workingCredit: GettyBruno Fernandes’ ‘Steven Gerrard syndrome’ is both a blessing and a curse for UnitedCredit: ReutersRasmus Hojlund will need a big turnaround to prove he is the solution at Man UtdCredit: EPAA young, talented Portuguese manager could prove a huge thorn in the side of Man Utd when Marco Silva’s Fulham visit Old Trafford.The Cottagers have gone under the radar for how good a season they are having, sitting in the top half of the table.Meanwhile, Man Utd’s various shortcomings have been well-documented with Ruben Amorim’s system still failing to get the best out of this squad.So how might the ex-Sporting boss look to tackle the next match against Fulham? Our latest episode of Tactics Exposed, in association with Betfair, will hopefully have the answers to all your questions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhy is 3-4-3 not working?Amorim’s 3-4-3 system worked wonders at Sporting Lisbon, winning two Portuguese titles and many other accolades. So why is it yet to translate over to England?We took a range of questions from fans about Man Utd’s tactics ahead of their clash with FulhamThe simple answer to start with is that many of these players have never played the system before.Manuel Ugarte, Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt to a lesser extent are the only players familiar with the system, and the lack of specialists in various positions including central midfield and wing-backs are a huge issue.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSo why does Amorim insist on playing 3-4-3? Well the idea is quite simple: Because the wing-backs provide overloads in all positions on the pitch.When defending, you have a back five, when in possession, you have a four-man midfield instead of two, and when attacking, you have a front five.Roy Keane slams Man Utd in angriest ever rant and has bust-up with Wright over BrunoBefore signing Patrick Dorgu, United lacked a specialist wing-back. Amad Diallo was tried out there before he was moved into the front three, Alejandro Garnacho did not work there, while Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui are not quick enough to excel.At Sporting the system worked so well because there was a lot of trust given to players.We should note this was often against sides who many would consider inferior opposition, which is not a luxury as readily extended into the Premier League.Ultimately, as Amorim has warned, it will take time.Players have been left isolated by moving out of their positionsAnother reason this system is failing is that players are moving out of position, leaving them overloaded instead of the opposition.For example, if a long ball is played into the right channel for Rasmus Hojlund to run on to – which prompts a wing-back, one of the tens and a midfielder to step up – when possession is conceded back to the opposition they end up being overloaded and exposed on the other side of the pitch.This happened five or six times against Ipswich, where Ugarte moved out to right wing-back to get the ball, but the wing-back was out wide, so he did not get the ball.Fulham will doubtless look to block the passing lane off which will then leave them outnumbered in trying to find passing solutions.This all comes from the simple fact United players are not being utilised properly when building up.Is Bruno Fernandes overrated?We looked at whether Fernandes is doing too much at Man UtdOur latest episode of Tactics Exposed, in association with Betfair, has given us the chance to directly answer some of your questions.And one of the most heavily debated stars in the Premier League is Bruno Fernandes, as seen with Roy Keane’s explosive argument with Ian Wright earlier this week. The raw numbers tell a story of Fernandes being the star man of Man Utd’s team, with six goals and seven assists in the Premier League and 23 goal contributions across 39 games in all competitions this season.However, as is always the case in football, you have to look a bit deeper to find the real answer, which can often have more than one truth.In one sense, the stats are completely right and you can’t fault his effort.But in his duty as club captain, Fernandes is actually taking on too much responsibility and is therefore disrupting Amorim’s system which is actually quite rigid with defined roles for a number of players.Fernandes has recently been the left-sided midfielder in the central pivot after moving back from one of the two attacking midfield roles. But that has created its own new problem.In the system, the central centre-back, two central midfielders and striker should generally remain in a set position.But Fernandes is suffering from something I will dub “Steven Gerrard syndrome”, where he is trying to do everything and putting the team off balance.While it means he gets on the ball a lot and has a heat map across the entire pitch, Fernandes’ effort ends up creating an overload which favours the opposition.Against Ipswich he would often move into the back three, therefore creating a four, which paired with Ugarte drifting out wide it ends up allowing the opposition to have many extra numbers in attacking areas.So how do you fix this issue? As we mentioned earlier, it comes down to trust.Most teams defend in a 4-4-2 shape, and if Fernandes remains disciplined by staying in his area, it can open passing lanes and create the overloads the Amorim system is designed to create.Of course there is the argument Fernandes is only doing too much because those around him are not pulling their weight. Again, this may be true, with many United players seemingly playing in a cowardly manner and lacking courage.Fernandes needs to learn to trust his team-mates more by handing them more responsibility, but at the same time they need to step up their game to get near the 30-year-old’s level.Rasmus Hojlund is not the answer, is he? More

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      ‘I am heartbroken’ – Man Utd’s pre-eminent writer reveals he’s victim of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cuts in emotional post

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S most esteemed writer has been let go by the club amid Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s second round of brutal cuts.Ratcliffe, 72, completed a minority takeover in 2023 and has since gained control over sporting operations at United, which in turn led to some severe downsizing.Manchester United’s ‘pre-eminent writer’ has been let go amid Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s second round of cutsCredit: AlamyLast summer saw 250 staff members made redundant in a heavy first wave to save costs under Sir Jim.But the list of casualties is set to increase by between 150 and 200 job cuts amid the club’s transformation plan, which includes axing free lunches.That also led to the dismissal of some of the Red Devils’ most esteemed figures, such as legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson whose ambassador role was ended.And now best-selling author Wayne Barton has become “one of the statistics” of Ratcliffe’s latest cuts.Read More on Man UtdBarton worked as an editorial consultant for the club since January 2023 and has been very close with the club for many years.His incredible work, which has seen him publishing 20 books, led to immense praise from key figures, such as Tony Whelan and Martin Edwards who dubbed him the club’s “pre-eminent writer”.The writer was left “heartbroken ” as he announced the news on social media where he sang the praises of other members of staff who were made redundant and expressed his desire to return one day.Barton tweeted: “So just over two years in my dream job came to an end today as I became one of the statistics you’ve been reading about in the press associated with United.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”For those two years I loved every day of being able to work at Old Trafford, I loved the immense privilege despite it being such a difficult time in our history, hoping that I could help from within to contribute something positive.”I’m beyond proud of my work outside of United, the kind reviews of my books and perception of me as a writer. Ruben Amorim makes blunt admission as Man Utd face cash crisis “Obviously, I am heartbroken that my contribution is no longer of value to the club I love.”I understand that difficult decisions have to be made. I have seen very talented people leave their roles, and I have seen legendary figures who are drenched in the history of our club been told they too are now part of the past; a past which is, for me, the richest history in football, a past which these people remain a significant part of the tapestry and educational process for the future. “They are indispensable; the cost of losing them far greater than financial.’I am heartbroken’He continued: “It’s the biggest club in the country, possibly the world, and every loss I’ve seen and experienced has been significant to the operations. Every loss has been felt.”These are real people, real lives, being affected – not because of the quality of their performance or contribution. They work incredibly hard and feel, like I have done, a sense of gratitude and privilege and a dream coming true. “There are people having to deliver terrible news which wasn’t their decision to make. A football club is not a normal business. It is a community asset, serving different needs. It is it’s history.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Anyway. So today I leave the club I love, hoping that one day, they will need me again, and that I’ll be back, my tiny little cog in the big machine, my sense of grandoise not lost on me with the self-importance of this post.”I’m by no means an important loss, but it’s an important loss to me.” More

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      Man Utd files: Marcus Rashford makes decision on future and staff have ‘mole-hunt’ theory over Sir Jim Ratcliffe warning

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are a club that is never out of the headlines.On the pitch and off it, United are under more scrutiny than any other side in the Premier League. Bruno Fernandes is working hard to improve morale in the Man Utd squadCredit: PARuben Amorim believes his players were happier at training after their team bonding sessionCredit: ReutersStarting today, only on Sun Club, our team of reporters will bring you the inside track on Old Trafford affairs every week.CAPTAIN FUN-TASTICBRUNO FERNANDES is keen to make team-bonding sessions a permanent fixture – as he bids to try to turn around Manchester United’s fortunes. The Red Devils captain, 30, arranged a night out with his under-pressure team-mates earlier this month. United insiders say it has brought the players closer together while Ruben Amorim was also impressed by the attitude of his team in training following their bonding session.He said the “noise” in and around Carrington, where United are based, has improved as the club tries to rescue their season. Fernandes, who is a respected leader among his team-mates and the club’s management, has taken it upon himself to try to improve morale.Earlier this month the group headed to the Lane 7 Bowling Alley in Manchester, where they treated themselves to ten-pin bowling, darts, shuffleboard, table tennis and pool.Rounds of bowling at the popular bar cost £12-a-head, mere pennies for the club despite their financial headache and controversial cost-cutting measures.Pictures later showed the group, including Alejandro Garnacho, Manuel Ugarte, Leny Yoro and a high-spirited Rasmus Hojlund, walking from Lane 7 to a nearby Brazilian restaurant.Amorim will be pleased to see his players making an effort to come together off the field.How Man Utd’s latest meltdown and brutal money-saving cuts were predicted by Paddy Power in hilarious video FROM DEVIL TO VILLANMARCUS RASHFORD is prepared to turn his January loan move to Aston Villa into a permanent deal.Rashford’s fall-out with Ruben Amorim saw him exiled to the United margins despite scoring the first goal of the Portuguese manager’s Old Trafford reign.But Rashford, 27, has told pals he feels revitalised at Villa Park.And the striker, desperate to reclaim his spot in the England squad under new Three Lions chief Thomas Tuchel, believes that Unai Emery is the perfect manager to resurrect his Premier League and international career. While Rashford is still looking to open his scoring account for Villa, he was credited with two assists in the comeback win over Chelsea.He has also impressed his team-mates, his new manager and Villa’s fans since his arrival in the West Midlands.That has been reiterated by Rashford’s strong commitment on the training ground – one of the areas of his game which was questioned during his time at Old Trafford. Marcus Rashford is revitalised at Aston Villa and is set to join permanentlyCredit: EPAWhile Amorim refused to be drawn on whether Rashford might have a future at the Red Devils when he was asked earlier this month, United have strongly hinted he is unlikely to return to the fold while the former Sporting boss remains in charge.Rashford has been linked with a number of moves abroad, with European giants Barcelona and PSG heading a list including clubs in Italy, Germany and Saudi Arabia all monitoring his form ahead of the summer window. But Rashford is veering towards the idea of remaining in England and in the Premier League rather than relocating overseas. Rashford’s international ambitions have been rekindled since the appointment of Tuchel, with the striker – who has scored 17 goals in 60 appearances for his country but has been out of the frame for 12 months – out to catch the eye of the German.MOLE HUNT THEORYDISGRUNTLED United staff are convinced they are being used in the club’s “mole-hunt” against bad news being released to the media.Last week’s email from chief executive Omar Berrada, which threatened that revealing club information would be treated as “gross misconduct” was, of course, swiftly made public.But in the wake of the confirmed extra job cuts, anxious staff are now warning friends that the emails might have been part of the hunt for those responsible.The theory is that batches of the main email were sent out with small but significant changes, allowing club bosses to whittle down the list of possible leakers.True or not, it hardly seems a culture of goodwill.Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings…Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cuts have been described as ‘ridiculous’Credit: Getty’RIDICULOUS’ CUTSSIR Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos appear dead-set on alienating the very people they were intending to enthuse.Staff morale is heading in one direction after club bosses confirmed a further potential 200 job losses, the end of the Old Trafford staff canteen and limited dining options for remaining employees.Now the chemical billionaire has refused to reconsider a cost-cutting move which saw him labelled a “Scrooge” by United fans. Ratcliffe and the new United high command stopped the club from giving £40,000-a-year to a charity which helps its network of old players. The Association of Former Manchester United Players (AFMUP) was formed in 1985 to help footballers from bygone eras who earned nothing like the megabucks of today’s superstars to socialise at four social events a year.In December, SunSport revealed how United minority shareholder Sir Jim had ordered funding to be cut.AFMUP trustee Jim Elms, 84, who played for United’s youth team and reserves from 1957 to 1960, slammed the move as “ridiculous” and hoped for a change of heart from United after chief executive Omar Berrada promised a meeting. But United’s Chief Operating Officer Collette Roche has now confirmed the club will be “unable to continue sponsorship”. She said the decision was made because AFMUP refused to become part of United’s Foundation charity, which itself also faces hughes cuts to its budget. Jim, of Bramhall, Cheshire, said: “I just wish they would think again because the association does so much good for some of the old players.”Man Utd are struggling for goals with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee in dreadful formCredit: APFIRING BLANKSSometimes the cold numbers tell the story, far more than emotions.For Ruben Amorim, his forward players’ collective inability to do their main job – finding the opposition net – explains why United are now 18 points closer to the relegation zone than the summit.United’s joint top Prem scorers this season, Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo, have netted just SIX times each.Diallo, whose season is over through injury, did not score in any of the six matches in all competitions after his late rescue act hat-trick against Southampton, while the skipper’s strike at Everton was only his second in nine Prem games since the Manchester derby, although his dead ball deliveries resulted in all United’s goal in the 3-2 win over Ipswich.And those two are prolific by comparison with the other three alleged striking options at Amorim’s disposal.Alejandro Garnacho has not scored a single top flight goal since Amorim’s arrival, Rasmus Hojlund has ONE Prem strike – in the home defeat to Nottingham Forest – since mid-October, while Joshua Zirkzee’s last league goal was against Everton on December 1.United’s record Prem low goals campaign came in 2015-16, under Louis van Gaal, when they scored just 49. They still need to score 17 in their last 11 matches to beat that.What we know about the ‘new’ Old TraffordMANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.A capacity of 100,000 is expected.It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.There had been plans to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a scaled down second venue.However, it’s looking increasing likely that it will in fact be entirely demolished.The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.The club have appointed the architects Foster + Partners to come up with a “masterplan”. The company were behind Wembley Stadium.Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.The target is for completion by 2030. More

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      Former Man Utd chief Ed Woodward lined up for new job on board of company that owns stake in Premier League club

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      FORMER Manchester United chief Ed Woodward has been approached about joining a company with links to the Premier League.Woodward left Old Trafford in 2022 following a nine-year stint with the Red Devils.Ed Woodward has been approached for a job with Eagle Football HoldingsCredit: ReutersHe returned to football last year by joining the Board of Trustees for Bloomsbury Football Foundation, a charity that works with young people from diverse backgrounds.But now he could be in line for a huge new job with a company that part-owns a Premier League club.According to Sky News, Woodward has been approached about joining Eagle Football Holdings as an independent director.The company, which is controlled by American businessman John Textor, is currently preparing to list in the US.Read More in FootballIt is is expected to file confidentially with US regulators for an initial public offering in the next fortnight.Eagle Football currently owns a 45 per cent stake in Premier League side Crystal Palace.The company has been attempting to sell the stake for months but could now decide to retain it given Palace’s impressive form in the top flight.It also owns part of Ligue 1 outfit Olympique Lyonnais.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWoodward joined Man Utd back in 2005 after playing a key role in the Glazer family’s takeover.And he took on the role as executive vice-chairman when David Gill stepped down as CEO in 2013.In that time, he trebled the value of the Red Devils.Andy Goldstein insists Sir Jim Ratcliffe has got everything wrong at Man Utd after drastic cuts More

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      ‘This has finally turned me against Hojlund’ – Man Utd fans in shock after embarrassing footage of striker emerges

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are growing frustrated with striker Rasmus Hojlund after his poor attacking display against Ipswich.Hojlund was up to his usual misfiring mishaps as United edged a dramatic 3-2 win over the relegation threatened Tractor Boys.Leny Yoro whacked out a Cruyff turn and passed straight into Rasmus Hojlund against IpswichBut Hojlund chose to dummy the ball with no one behind himIspwich defender Deif Davis instead collected the cross before Noussair Mazraoui came running in for a chanceHojlund blanked again this week as United sit 14th in the PremUnited trailed inside four minutes after Sunday league defending from Patrick Dorgu and horror goalkeeping from Andre Onana saw Jaden Philogene score the easiest goal of his career.Sam Morsy’s own-goal and Matthijs de Ligt’s tap-in saw United turn things around by the 26th minute, before Dorgu’s straight red for a potential leg breaker on Omari Hutchinson. Philogene’s cross went under Onana, before Harry Maguire’s header rescued 10-man United, while Bruno Fernandes assisted the goals at Old Trafford.But concerns were raised about Hojlund following a viral video of the Dane’s bizarre decision inside the box.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSTeenage defender Leny Yoro produced a stunning Cruyff turn in the 61st minute, with United already 3-2 up.Yoro turned Hutchinson inside out before passing straight into Hojlund’s path, with the striker just six yards from Alex Palmer’s goal.But Hojlund failed to act like a proper No 9 and dummied the ball -with no team-mate behind him – when had acres of space.Yoro’s cross instead was briefly collected by Ipswich defender Leif Davis, before Noussair Mazraoui nicked the ball to send a shot just wide.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd to make matters worse, Yoro’s ball travelled in the direct path of Hojlund’s preferred left-foot.The French centre-back could be seen holding his hands up in frustration before returning to his usual position. ‘Bring back bullying’ – United fan seen watching Mark Goldbridge at Old TraffordAnd the bizarre sequence has been slated by the Old Trafford faithful. One wrote: “It’s this that finally turned me against Hojlund… he’s hopeless.”While another said: “WHAT WAS HOJLUND THINKING HERE! 😡”A third added: “Why would you let that run past. Zero goalscoring instinct.”One more wrote: “How in the first place is that ball getting past Hojlund. This guy just keeps getting worse by the day.”After United’s 2-2 draw with Everton last week, fans called for Ruben Amorim to give 17-year-old Chido Obi a run out instead.Hojlund – signed for £72 from Atalanta in 2023 – has managed just TWO Premier League goals in 22 games this season with zero assists.READ MORE SUN STORIESFans voiced their frustrations and booed Amorim’s decision to sacrifice Alejandro Garnacho after Dorgu’s red card.Garnacho himself stormed down the tunnel and posted a cryptic Instagram story at full-time.Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings… More

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      Rio Ferdinand names four Man Utd stars worth £236MILLION who do not fit Ruben Amorim’s system

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      RIO Ferdinand has named four Manchester United stars worth a staggering £236MILLION who do not fit in Ruben Amorim’s system.The former Old Trafford defender has warned progress under the Portuguese’s 3-4-3 set-up has been much slower then expected. Rio Ferdinand has named four Man Utd stars who do not fit Ruben Amorim’s systemAmorim endured another difficult night before Harry Maguire’s winnerFerdinand highlighted that certain players lack the required physicalityArriving on the back of a wave of optimism following the departure of Erik ten Hag, armed with his own style of play, few United fans would have predicted their current plight. The Red Devils just about beat relegation strugglers Ipswich 3-2 on Wednesday night, after more unforgivable howlers from Andre Onana and a straight red for Patrick Dorgu.Harry Maguire’s header rescued United in their time of need after Sam Morsy’s own-goal and Matthijs de Ligt’s tap-in were cancelled out by two Jaden Philogene-Bidace goals.Amorim’s project is only in its infancy, but fans want results and Ferdinand believes at least four players are unsuited to the 3-4-3.READ MORE ON MAN UTDFerdinand thinks Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund and this week’s goalscorers Maguire and De Ligt lack the physicality to thrive in Amorim’s new era at Old Trafford. The 46-year-old pundit told TNT Sports: “I think if we’re being brutally honest, there hasn’t been the progress that we all anticipated.”This team aren’t a mobile, dynamic team. If you look through the heartbeat of this team they have other qualities.”But being physical, having the ability to overrun teams physically – they don’t have that capacity.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAsked whether Zirkzee was one of those who fits the bill, Ferdinand responded: “No… De Ligt, Maguire, Hojlund, it’s not their game.”So I think he needs to find those type of players with the capabilities of carrying out not only tactically what he wants, but the physicality is equally important.”Ruben Amorim brings up Marcus Rashford as he vows to talk to Garnacho after Man Utd star stormed down tunnelMan Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings…Amorim’s first 16 Premier League games have yielded just 18 points despite initial optimism.The four players mentioned by Ferdinand were signed by United at a cost of £236million, although none by Amorim himself.Maguire joined for a record-shattering £85m from Leicester in 2019, while United splashed out £43m for De Ligt in the summer.Fans are growing frustrated with £72m flop Hojlund and Zirkzee came for around £36m in the summer.Part of Amorim’s expected overhaul of the squad will involve determining which players possess the required attributes to play his system.But whether United can afford a reset is a totally different story as the Red Devils will need to sell several players in order to buy given their financial concerns.Harry Maguire’s early second half header saw United beat Ipswich 3-2Credit: GettyUnited sit 14th in Prem and know their best route into Europe lies elsewhere.As FA Cup holders, they still have a chance to reach the Europa League with another Wembley win, while triumphing in Europe’s second tier competition would see them return to the Champions League. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe first steps on both of those paths will come against Fulham and Real Sociedad respectively in a huge week for Amorim’s United.And fans are fearing that Amorim could start feuding with Alejandro Garnacho, after he stormed down the tunnel following his substitution when United were down to 10 men. More

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      Ruben Amorim brings up Marcus Rashford as he vows to talk to Alejandro Garnacho after Man Utd star stormed down tunnel

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      RUBEN AMORIM brought up Marcus Rashford when probed on Alejandro Garnacho storming down the Manchester United tunnel. Garnacho was subbed off just before the break after Patrick Dorgu was given a straight red card while United were 1-0 up against Ipswich. Ruben Amorim brought up Marcus Rashford after beating IpswichAlejandro Garnacho posted this cryptic picture on InstagramAmorim will talk to GarnachoThe Argentine winger was seen storming down the tunnel after being subbed off as boos rung around Old Trafford. Amorim was quizzed on Garnacho’s attitude and the United manager name dropped Rashford in response. He said: “You are making a connection with Rashford, right? I know, I know.”What I’m saying is I’m going to talk obviously with Garnacho about that [going down the tunnel]. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”So I will talk about that if you want in the next press conference.” Rashford was sent on loan to Aston Villa in January after a falling out of favour with Amorim. But despite also being linked with a move away, Garnacho remained at the club. The forward posted a cryptic picture of himself looking disgruntled on Instagram as Amorim explained his tactical decision. Most read in FootballMan Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe said: “The thinking was we were playing more in the 5-3-1 and I know that is a risk.”I felt the team was OK in controlling of the game and then you make the substitution and you have to choose someone to come out. It was my choice.”United held out for a 3-2 win thanks to goals from Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire after Sam Morsy’s own goal gave them the initial lead. They remain 14th in the Premier League and now host Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday. ‘He battered me’ – Wayne Rooney reveals worst ever rollicking from Sir Alex Ferguson and Man Utd legend snapped back More

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      Ruben Amorim slammed for ‘garbage decision’ to haul Garnacho off as Man Utd star heads straight down tunnel

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Riben Amorim felt the wrath of the Old Trafford faithful after a controversial sub on Wednesday night.The Red Devils went down to ten men against Ipswich when Patrick Dorgu was given a straight red card.Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho was not impressed about being subbed against IpswichCredit: PAThe forward was taken off after Patrick Dorgu saw red in the first halfCredit: GettyFans were not impressed at Ruben Amorim’s decisionCredit: ReutersDorgu sees red just before half-timeCredit: GettyDorgu was given his marching orders just minutes before the break with United leading 2-1. The 20-year-old lunged in on Omari Hutchinson, with the tackle deemed worthy of a red after an intervention from VAR.Amorim wasted no time in shuffling his pack to cope with the loss of his full-back.But fans were not impressed to see him sacrifice Alejandro Garnacho to bring on the more defensive-minded Noussair Mazraoui.READ MORE ON MAN UTDOne raged on X: “Garbage decision to take Garnacho off! Terrible terrible terrible.”Another said: “Garnacho hooked very surprising, he’s an outlet and will run all day.”While a third wrote: “Why are you taking Garnacho off when you’ve got f***ing Hojlund up front, if the fella fell off a boat he’d miss the water.”And a fourth added: “I will never fully blame the manager but pulling off Garnacho at 2-1 was a literal f***ing war crime.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile a fifth complained: “Amorim is a proper coward for taking off Garnacho instead of Hojlund.”The decision didn’t appear to go down too well with Garnacho either.Ruben Amorim admits Man Utd were invisible in first half at Everton Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Maguire saves the day after Onana makes case to be WORST ever signingMANCHESTER UNITED eased their fears of the drop in a topsy-turvy relegation six-pointer with Ipswich.The Red Devils triumphed 3-2 despite playing the second half with ten men.A major cock-up from Patrick Dorgu and Andre Onana saw Ipswich take a third-minute lead through Jaden Philogene.Then, after United had recovered to lead 2-1, Dorgu saw a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson.Philogene scored again to level it before the break only for Harry Maguire to nod in to be United’s saviour.But who was United’s best player on the night?Here, SunSport’s Phil Thomas reveals his Manchester United player ratings…He was spotted walking straight down the tunnel to the dressing room, with Ipswich levelling the games moments later.Jalen Philogene netted his second of the match as the Tractor Boys sensed a big second half.But Amorim’s decision ultimately paid off as Harry Maguire headed United into the lead after the break.They then held on for a much-needed 3-2 win. Garnacho was linked with a move to Napoli during the January transfer window. The switch didn’t materialise but the Argentine’s future could yet lay away from the North West. Amorim has admitted any squad rebuild at Old Trafford will have to see them cash in on their prize assets.The United boss declared earlier this month: “I have to understand these problems [the club has] but that is not new. READ MORE SUN STORIES”You know the rules of financial fair play, we have a problem and right now my focus is on other things – like playing Tottenham on Sunday.”But here it is simple. To do something we need to sell players. Right now the window is closed. My focus is on the next game.” More