Ruben Amorim breaks silence on contingency plan for out-of-favour Manchester United stars

Amidst all this, Marcus Rashford’s move to Barcelona is a strong message. Amorim made it clear in the press conference ahead of the match against West Ham United that if Jadon Sancho, Antony or Alejandro Garnacho stay at the club, due to the club not getting the desired money for the players, then they can get a chance under him. That is, the matter is not completely over, but now the ball is in these players’ court.

“If they reach a point where they have to join the team, they will join the team because they are our players. If the club doesn’t get the right price, they will stay. I am ready to receive the players.”

A fan’s thought: Is Amorim on the right track?

Being United fans, this period has become very tiring. Every year, some expectations are raised, and then the same disappointment follows. However, this time, something is different. Amorim’s approach is clear that only those players who are willing to throw themselves into the club will stay. Players like Cunha and Mbeumo, who bring energy and versatility, could change the complexion of the team.

Rashford’s leaving was an expected decision; he needed a new environment. United are now driven by decisions rather than emotions, and that’s a good thing. Sancho, Antony and Garnacho have potential, but now they are no longer part of the plans of the club, but United are still finding it hard to offload them for the right money. If they stay, the hope will be to make better use of these players, just what our manager wants to do, as the club have no other options. Amorim needs time, but he also needs to be tough. The club needs hunger, not just names. If Amorim can instill that into the squad, next season may not be European, but it will still matter.