Gary Lineker Points Out Manchester United’s Ongoing Issue Under Rúben Amorim
Gary Lineker has noted that Amad serves as a strong example of a persistent problem at Manchester United during Rúben Amorim’s tenure.
Match Overview
Rúben Amorim kept an unchanged lineup as Manchester United faced Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in Saturday’s Premier League fixture. Both teams started energetically, creating early chances, but Forest appeared sharper in the opening minutes.
Despite that pressure, United went ahead when Casemiro headed in from a corner — a decision many Forest fans contested. The hosts threatened an equaliser before halftime but could not convert their chances.
Second Half Action
After the break, Sean Dyche’s side pressed forward and equalised through Morgan Gibbs-White, who headed past Senne Lammens. Less than a minute later, Nicolò Savona pounced in the box to turn the game around for Forest.
The match opened up with opportunities for both teams until the final minutes, when Amad delivered a brilliant first-time volley to draw United level again. Late in the game, Murillo’s sharp goal-line clearance denied Amad a potential winner. The match ended in a thrilling draw at the City Ground.
Amad’s Role Under Amorim
Although naturally a right winger, Amad has been playing as a right wing-back since Amorim’s arrival. He has adapted well to the role, combining effectively with summer signing Bryan Mbeumo along United’s right side.
“Amad is a really good example of the bigger issue at Manchester United under Amorim,” said Gary Lineker.
Author’s Summary
Gary Lineker highlighted Amad’s performance as symbolic of Manchester United’s structural challenges under Rúben Amorim, despite the player’s growing influence in a new tactical role.