“I have spoken with Marcus Rashford. We all want him here bit he has to gain his confidence back. Him and Antony. So I told him to leave on loan, to a club I know a lot of players gained their confidence back from”-BREAKING NEWS as Rúben Amorim reveals the club he told Marcus Rashford to go and gain his confidence back ahead of next season.
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Manchester United supporters have called for manager Ruben Amorim to bench Matthijs de Ligt following the team’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
United started strong at Anfield, creating multiple chances in the first half. Their efforts paid off in the 52nd minute when Lisandro Martinez unexpectedly surged into Liverpool’s penalty area and unleashed a powerful left-footed strike that ricocheted off the crossbar and into the net.
However, the lead was short-lived as Cody Gakpo equalized just six minutes later with a spectacular curling shot. De Ligt, who picked up a yellow card in the 64th minute, faced heavy criticism for his role in the buildup to Liverpool’s opening goal and his overall defensive performance.
Frustrated fans didn’t hold back on social media:
One wrote, “De Ligt completely cost us this match. Forgettable performance.”
Another added, “I despise handball penalties, but seriously, what was De Ligt thinking?”
A third fan stated, “We were in control, and De Ligt ruined it all in a matter of moments.”
A fourth declared, “Drop him! This is unacceptable.”
Despite Amad Diallo salvaging a point for United with a coolly placed finish late in the game, the focus remained on De Ligt’s mistakes, which overshadowed the team’s positive moments.
As Manchester United continues to struggle with defensive inconsistencies, Amorim faces a critical decision ahead of their FA Cup match against Arsenal. Should he stick with De Ligt or give another defender the opportunity to step up?
With the team’s league position under threat, supporters are eager for a turnaround—not just from De Ligt but from the entire squad—as they fight to regain momentum in
a turbulent season.