Ex-United attackers make headlines in Europe
While Manchester United lick their wounds after a 3-1 defeat at Brentford, three recent departures under Ruben Amorim lit up the Champions League. At Chelsea, Alejandro Garnacho’s whipped cross forced the own goal that beat Benfica. A day later, Marcus Rashford teed up Ferran Torres as Barcelona edged Paris Saint-Germain, adding to his growing tally since leaving Old Trafford. In Naples, Rasmus Hojlund scored twice, one with a composed right-foot finish and another with a fearless header, then pointed to the Champions League badge in his celebration.
United back Amorim, but pressure grows
MEN Sport report United’s hierarchy still back Amorim and are not lining up a replacement, yet the Sunderland fixture now feels pivotal. There was one silver lining at the Gtech: Benjamin Šeško netted his first for the club, joining Bryan Mbeumo on the scoresheet since their arrivals, though Matheus Cunha remains goalless. Elsewhere, other Amorim cast-offs have flickered, Antony has a goal and assist at Real Betis and Jadon Sancho has shown bright cameos for Aston Villa.
Selection calls under the microscope
Amorim deemed Rashford, Garnacho, Hojlund, Sancho and Antony surplus to requirements, reshaping United’s forward line. Their midweek statements, against the backdrop of United’s stutter, sharpen scrutiny on those decisions and intensify the demand for a response at the Stadium of Light.
