Manchester United Fans React to Amorim’s Team Selection Against Nottingham Forest
Manchester United supporters have shared their reactions to coach Ruben Amorim’s player selection for their Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. The Red Devils are aiming to continue their unbeaten run, seeking to avoid defeat for the fifth consecutive game after last month’s FA Cup penalty shootout loss to Fulham.
For this clash, Amorim has made several adjustments to the starting XI that secured a 3-0 victory over Leicester City in their previous outing. Notably, young talent Ayden Heaven is absent due to injury. Captain Bruno Fernandes has been positioned in a more advanced role, while the central midfield will be anchored by the pairing of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte from the beginning.
The Red Devils are still missing Kobbie Mainoo, but Mason Mount and Toby Collyer are available on the bench. Experienced midfielder Christian Eriksen is also among the substitutes, alongside teenage summer signing Sekou Kone.
Mixed Reactions to Midfield Pairing
Initial reactions from Manchester United fans on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) show a mixed response to Amorim’s midfield choices.
Some fans expressed concern regarding the Casemiro and Ugarte midfield duo. One supporter critically remarked:
“Ugarte Casemiro pivot is what hell looks like”
Another fan echoed this sentiment, stating:
“Case & Ugarte pivot is nasty work”
However, not all reactions were negative. Some fans are excited to see this new midfield combination. One enthusiastic supporter wrote:
“casemiro y ugarte juntos we WILL be tuning in”
Another fan believes this midfield setup could unlock Bruno Fernandes’ attacking potential, suggesting:
“Casemiro Ugarte pivot I am alive. Was saying in the video earlier that I would like to see us run this with Bruno in the 10 more. It would be a good setup for the Europa as well”
Conversely, another fan questioned the logic behind playing both Casemiro and Ugarte simultaneously, asking:
“What’s the point in starting both Casemiro and Ugarte? Bruno should be in the middle”
Manchester United’s manager, Amorim, has also included 18-year-old left-back Harry Amass in the squad. Amass recently made his debut against Leicester City. Kone is another youthful option on the bench as the team aims to avoid consecutive league defeats against Nottingham Forest.
Key Players Return for Manchester United
Ruben Amorim has welcomed back several previously absent players for the Nottingham Forest fixture at the City Ground. Manchester United has faced significant injury challenges throughout the season, sidelining numerous key figures.
Central defenders Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro are back within the squad for this game. Yoro has directly been placed into the starting lineup. Similarly, left wing-back Patrick Dorgu returns to the XI after serving a suspension incurred from a red card against Ipswich Town.
Midfielder Mason Mount is also listed amongst the substitutes, marking only his second squad inclusion since December 15th. However, Amad Diallo and Luke Shaw remain unavailable for selection. Both players may potentially return before the season concludes in the coming weeks.
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