Despite finishing 15th in the Premier League last season, decisions have been withheld on Reuben Amorim’s tenure as Manchester United manager after winning the reins midway through the 2024/25 campaign.
The 40-year-old was then handed over £200 million worth of money to improve his first team and help the club get up to ground after the last disastrous year.
But it’s safe to say that pressure is on the manager’s shoulder, especially after falling to a 3-1 defeat with Brentford on Saturday afternoon.
As a result, the Red Devils lost their ninth Premier League in the last 15 outings, highlighting the issues they face now and in the near future.
Despite the latest slump in the form, the board still continues to support Amorim. This is a decision that can raise your eyebrows considering your failure to correct a mistake in the last campaign.
His decision-making in his role is certainly questioned, and he is constantly selecting the first team members that have baffled many of the club’s supporters.
Lack of form for Lukeshaw at Man UTD in 2025/26
After suffering severe injuries over the past few seasons, defender Luke Shaw enjoyed an injury-free run with his first team in the opening stage of 2025/26.
The 30-year-old has started all his games on top flights in England so far, but that doesn’t mean he’s reached the standard expected of a Premier League United defender.
He is manipulated on the left side of Amorim’s back 3, but was attacked due to his lack of impact – justifiably considering the poor numbers he has produced in recent weeks.
The British are ranked only in the 16th percentile in duels, but in the 82nd percentile of committed fouls.
Shows are ranked only in the 31st percentile on completed passes, often attacking ownership and are ineffective just as without the ball.
The injury ultimately hit his career. The defender did not approach the level of the English top flight side.
However, he is not only struggling to make a positive impact, but the other one first team member has also endured a very below start until the 2025/26 season.
United players who have become “problems” in 2025/26
Seven points in the first six games on 2025/26 is a very disappointing return for United, especially given the enormous spending during the summer transfer period.
Benjamin Sesco scored the club’s first goal in his recent defeat against Brentford, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough to snag the Red Devils into their third league victory of the season.
Brian Mbeumo has gapped against his previous employer, but Cameroon International has already netted twice for the club after a £71 million transfer in the summer.
However, despite heavy spending, the alarm bell is still ringing at Old Trafford, and the manager has yet to make the most of the current player’s harvest.
Bruno Fernandes was the final campaign of Shining Light, combining 37 goals to support all competitions.
The current club captain, Portugal International, had to take on a new role after spending the summer. He then fell into a deeper mid-length role.
He used to be active in such a position, but now he has become his lasting role, but still has no desired effect in the early stages of the new season.
The 30-year-old scored twice between 2024/25 and the present, but ultimately scored the side at a key moment – in a complete switch from last success.
Bruno has already missed two spot kicks in this Premier League campaign, and the latest against the bees is definitely at the expense of the opportunity to leave the clash at least on the point.
Away from his spot-kick failures, he is unable to dominate in the center of the park, often overrunning in such areas – again showing a failure to land an option that has won a new ball during the offseason.
With the lack of impact at the age of 30, analyst Adam Clery has labelled the captain as “problem” with summer additions, which contributed to his most recent ending mise.
Bruno Fernandez – Statistics for Brentford | |
|---|---|
statistics | totalling |
I played a few minutes | 90 |
touch | 81 |
The pass is complete | 54 |
The ground duel won | 3 |
Lost Ownership | 18x |
The long ball is finished | 5 |
Key Pass | 1 |
The penalty was missed | 1 |
Statistics via Sofascore | |
It is clear that Bruno is a player with many talents, but his attitude and lack of leadership definitely added once more to his poor form.
Amorims need to know the situation to prevent the club from becoming out of control.
Almost a year after his job, the 40-year-old still doesn’t know his best central midfield partnership, but it’s clear that Bruno will need to take that position in future games.
