{"id":18232,"date":"2025-08-02T15:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T19:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/02\/which-manchester-united-star-needs-to-shine-to-win-over-amorim\/"},"modified":"2025-08-02T15:27:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T19:27:00","slug":"which-manchester-united-star-needs-to-shine-to-win-over-amorim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/02\/which-manchester-united-star-needs-to-shine-to-win-over-amorim\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Manchester United Star Needs to Shine to Win Over Amorim?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/02\/which-manchester-united-star-needs-to-shine-to-win-over-amorim\/#Mason_Mount\" >Mason Mount<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/02\/which-manchester-united-star-needs-to-shine-to-win-over-amorim\/#Joshua_Zilkie\" >Joshua Zilkie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/02\/which-manchester-united-star-needs-to-shine-to-win-over-amorim\/#Luke_Shaw\" >Luke Shaw<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/02\/which-manchester-united-star-needs-to-shine-to-win-over-amorim\/#Kobbie_Mainoo\" >Kobbie Mainoo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/02\/which-manchester-united-star-needs-to-shine-to-win-over-amorim\/#Andre_Onana\" >Andre Onana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Manchester United has embarked on a journey they hope signifies a return to their former glory.<\/p>\n<p>Reuben Amorim is using his current tour in the U.S. as a crucial opportunity to turn around what has been the club&#8217;s most challenging period in over five decades. Appointed in November, the Portuguese manager recognizes the need to prove himself as he prepares for his inaugural full season, a sentiment shared by several players on his roster.<\/p>\n<p>In a significant shake-up, Amorim is releasing several notable players, including Marcus Rashford, who has been loaned to Barcelona, and Alejandro Garnacho, who has been instructed to seek a new club.<\/p>\n<p>For those traveling to America, they have already met initial expectations as they enter a transformative phase. However, as the club continues to evolve, many squad members face a pivotal season to demonstrate their potential to remain in the club&#8217;s future plans.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Tighe: How Man United&#8217;s deal with Cunha distorted the transfer market<\/strong><br \/><strong>&#8211; O&#8217;Hanlon: Man United is struggling. Their transfer strategy is complicating matters further<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mason_Mount\"><\/span>Mason Mount<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The midfielder has experienced frustration at United, starting just 13 Premier League matches after his \u00a360 million transfer from Chelsea in 2023 and battling several injuries. He only managed to represent United fully in a League Cup match against Newcastle in November 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Now fit again, Mount is entering a crucial season. At 26, Amorim appreciates his pressing ability, but he must contend with intense competition for one of the two No. 10 positions in a 3-4-2-1 formation, especially after over \u00a3130 million was spent on Matthews Cunha and Brian Mbemo.<\/p>\n<p>If Mount can regain his form from the 2021-22 season, reminiscent of when he scored 11 Premier League goals for Chelsea, he will become a vital asset for Amorim. Conversely, another disappointing season could jeopardize his future at the club ahead of next summer.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure><picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0802%2Fr1526873_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0802%2Fr1526873_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0802%2Fr1526873_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0802%2Fr1526873_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\" lazyload lazyload\" data-image-container=\".inline-photo\" height=\"320\" width=\"570\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"photoCaption\">Mason Mount and Joshua Zilky need to prove their worth next season. <cite>Ash Donelon\/Manchester United Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joshua_Zilkie\"><\/span>Joshua Zilkie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>During an interview on the summer tour in the U.S., Zilkie expressed that United fans have yet to see his top form since his transfer from Bologna last year, acknowledging their desire for more than just a narrative. &#8220;They want to witness action on the pitch,&#8221; he remarked.<\/p>\n<p>After facing booing from some fans at Old Trafford during a defeat to Newcastle in December and struggling with hamstring issues in April, Zilkie aims to bounce back this season.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s ongoing debate about whether he has the attributes to thrive as a central striker in Amorim&#8217;s formation or if he is better suited to one of the No. 10 roles. In either scenario, he must capitalize on this season to demonstrate his capability of staying at Old Trafford. Given that he netted only three goals in 32 Premier League appearances last season, increasing his scoring output becomes crucial.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flourish-embed flourish-chart\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/45884486\/visualisation\/23225843?2490397\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/visualisation\/23225843\/thumbnail\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"Chart visualization\"><\/noscript><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luke_Shaw\"><\/span>Luke Shaw<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Discussions surrounding Shaw primarily center on his fitness rather than talent. Managers like Eric Ten Hag and Gareth Southgate consistently vie for his services whenever he is fit, but unfortunately, that has been infrequent, particularly over the past two years.<\/p>\n<p>Shaw&#8217;s abilities are well-suited for the left-sided center-back position in Amorim&#8217;s three-man defense, and a lack of European matches this season could allow him more recovery time. At 30, it is essential for him to establish himself as a key player for Amorim as concerns grow about his future if he cannot maintain his fitness for a third consecutive season.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kobbie_Mainoo\"><\/span>Kobbie Mainoo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div data-behavior=\"video_scroll\" class=\"contentItem__content contentItem__content--media-card contentItem__content--fullWidth contentItem__content--inline\">\n<figure data-video=\"watch,640,360,45788167\" data-cerebro-id=\"687e7875753357173cd6962d\" data-title=\"Will Kobbie Mainoo be allowed to leave Man United this summer?\" class=\"media-wrapper_image video\" data-source=\"espn\"><picture class=\"media-wrapper_image\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0721%2Fdm_250721_COM_SOC_Analysis_Will_Kobbie_Mainoo_be_allowed_to_leave_Man_United_this_summer_20257021_GLOBAL%2Fdm_250721_COM_SOC_Analysis_Will_Kobbie_Mainoo_be_allowed_to_leave_Man_United_this_summer_20257021_GLOBAL.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;h=360&amp;cquality=80&amp;format=jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0721%2Fdm_250721_COM_SOC_Analysis_Will_Kobbie_Mainoo_be_allowed_to_leave_Man_United_this_summer_20257021_GLOBAL%2Fdm_250721_COM_SOC_Analysis_Will_Kobbie_Mainoo_be_allowed_to_leave_Man_United_this_summer_20257021_GLOBAL.jpg&amp;w=335&amp;cquality=80, https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0721%2Fdm_250721_COM_SOC_Analysis_Will_Kobbie_Mainoo_be_allowed_to_leave_Man_United_this_summer_20257021_GLOBAL%2Fdm_250721_COM_SOC_Analysis_Will_Kobbie_Mainoo_be_allowed_to_leave_Man_United_this_summer_20257021_GLOBAL.jpg&amp;w=670&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img class=\" lazyload lazyload\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><span class=\"video-play-button\" data-id=\"45788167\">play<\/span><figcaption class=\"media-caption\">\n<p>2:24<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"contentItem__contentWrapper\">\n<p>Will Kobbie Mainoo be allowed to leave Man United this summer?<\/p>\n<p class=\"contentItem__subhead\">Rob Dawson debates whether Kobbie Mainoo will leave Manchester United.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mainoo&#8217;s position is intriguing. The 20-year-old midfielder obviously possesses talent, but questions remain about his role in Amorim&#8217;s setup. Is he a deep-lying No. 6 or a No. 10 playing just behind the striker? At times last season, he even saw action as a makeshift No. 9.<\/p>\n<p>He stood out among young players in Euro 2024, but struggled to leave a mark at the end of last season, condensed by his minimal use in the UEFA Europa League final against Tottenham, where he came off the bench in the 89th minute.<\/p>\n<p>Amorim has recognized Mainoo&#8217;s potential during the U.S. tour, mentioning he has \u201cbig plans\u201d for him, but cautioned that \u201che needs to improve his tempo and pace.\u201d With only one match per week next season, the competition will be fierce.<\/p>\n<p>If Mainoo finds it hard to break into Amorim&#8217;s starting lineup this year, his contract situation (running until 2027 with an option for another year) will start to raise concerns. As an academy product, his potential transfer could yield a substantial fee to support the club if needed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Andre_Onana\"><\/span>Andre Onana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This summer, United has proactively addressed issues by signing Cunha and Mbeumo, yet the striker position remains a topic of interest. Nonetheless, other areas, including the goalkeeper position, could also use reinforcement.<\/p>\n<p>There is preliminary interest in 26-year-old Gianluigi Donnarumma, who has been turned away by Aston Villa, and has one year left on his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. However, Onana, the Cameroon international, appears set to retain his number one role at United, expressing no desire to leave while the club focuses resources elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>This situation allows Onana a season to validate his position without needing an upgrade. Still, he must eliminate any costly errors after two inconsistent years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This news is crucial for soccer fans because it signals a period of transformation at Manchester United, with several key players facing pivotal seasons that could shape the club&#8217;s future. The outcomes of these changes could have widespread implications not only for United&#8217;s fortunes but also for competitive dynamics across the Premier League.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United has embarked on a journey they hope signifies a return to their former glory. Reuben Amorim is using his current tour in the U.S. as a crucial opportunity to turn around what has been the club&#8217;s most challenging period in over five decades. Appointed in November, the Portuguese manager recognizes the need to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18233,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[246,40,106,46,1257,45,86,107,30],"class_list":{"0":"post-18232","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-amorim","9":"tag-football","10":"tag-manchester","11":"tag-news","12":"tag-shine","13":"tag-soccer","14":"tag-star","15":"tag-united","16":"tag-win"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18232","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18232"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18232\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18233"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18232"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}