Manchester United midfielders Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo have been left on the couch by Ruben Amorim in the first two games of the season and Gary Neville believes he will make a statement
Gary Neville believes that Ruben Amorim has sent a subtle message to the Manchester United board that he needs a new midfielder after leaving Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo on the couch for their 1-1 draw in Fulham.
United is still waiting for their first victory of the new Premier League season after the second half of Emile Smith Rowe returned them after the opener of Leny Yoro.
Bruno Fernandes had the opportunity to put the Red Devils on the penalty spot in the first half after Calvin Bassey Mason Mount had taken down in the area, but the United Captain Ballon his efforts are good.
Fernandes started in midfield next to Casemiro, despite the criticism of the former performance of the Real Madrid star of recent times and claims that he no longer has the pace to thrive at the highest level.
But Amorim seems to give preference to the veteran Brazilian and one of the midfield pivots, and starts in both the first two games of the season of the season, while Ugarte and Mainoo are forced to accept a chair on the Subbank.
Although many fans have wondered why not Amorim gives any of the players more chance, former United defender Neville believes that the manager makes a big explanation about the quality of his options in the middle of the park.
He said about Sky Sports: “It tells you what he is currently thinking about Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo, he sends a message above to say:” Give me a midfield player “.
Colleague expert Clinton Morrison also commented on the situation, because he told BBC Radio 5 Live that Mainoo's prospects looked gloomy after Ugarte had been set up from the bank, while England's husband was left behind as an unused sub.
“Amorim likes Ugarte, but you look at this situation that thinks,” what has Mainoo to do to get in this midfield? “Morrison said after watching the game in Craven Cottage.
United is linked to a number of midfield goals in this summer transfer window, including Brighton star Carlos Baleba, although no movement has been achieved.
Sporting Lisbon's Morten Hjulmand, Atalanta's Ederson and Stuttgart -star Angelo Stiller are also mentioned as options, but United no longer has time to sign a new addition for Deadline Day on 1 September.
United spent a total of almost £ 200 million on signs, including £ 72 to Benjamin Sesko, £ 71 million to Bryan Mbeumo and around £ 62.5 million in Matheus Cunha – but all three players are ahead.