Amorim Under Fire After Man United's Shock Defeat

Man United's Shocking Loss: What Went Wrong Against Forest?

Okay, so Manchester United lost to Nottingham Forest. 1-0. Tuesday night. Honestly, who saw that coming? It wasn’t just the loss itself, it was the *how* that’s left everyone scratching their heads. Manager Ruben Amorim is facing some serious heat, and it's not hard to see why.

Garnacho's Night: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Alejandro Garnacho had a game. Six shots on goal – more than anyone else on the team! But it wasn't enough. Amorim defended him, saying he’s "trying too much" in the final third. He praised Garnacho’s effort tracking back, but it's clear his decision-making up front needs some work. Eight goals and eight assists this season show the potential is there, but consistency is the key, isn’t it? He's young, so hopefully, this is a lesson learned.

The Hojlund Mystery: A Benching That Backfired

Then there’s the Hojlund situation. Rasmus Hojlund, who'd just broken a goal drought, was on the bench. Joshua Zirkzee started instead. Former players, like Clinton Morrison (who called it "crazy") and Jaap Stam, were less than impressed. Stam even pointed out how Amorim's tactics might've actually hurt Hojlund's chances. Amorim called it a tactical decision, but…it didn't exactly pay off. This one left everyone talking.

Defensive Disaster: Elanga's Stunning Run

And let's not forget the goal. Anthony Elanga’s 85-meter run – what a strike! That goal highlighted, rather brutally, United's defensive weaknesses. Rio Ferdinand called out Dorgu, Garnacho, and Mazraoui for their positioning. It felt kinda like watching a slow-motion trainwreck. Forest's counter-attacking prowess was on full display, leaving United's backline looking pretty exposed. Forest’s manager, Nuno Santo, gave Elanga a well-deserved shout-out, praising his work rate and the overall team effort.

A Tough Pill to Swallow: Where Does United Go From Here?

Diogo Dalot tried to stay positive, talking about United's improved game control. But a 13th-place finish? That’s a rough spot to be in. The upcoming Manchester derby is huge. It’s the perfect opportunity for Amorim to show what he’s learned and to prove he can get this team back on track. They need to fix those attacking and defensive issues, pronto. It's going to be a tough battle, but let's see how they respond to this pressure. You know, sometimes a loss like this is a wake-up call. Let’s hope this is one of those times.