If you’ve been watching Manchester United lately, you already know the plot: Ruben Amorim is standing on the touchline looking like he’s waiting for a bus that never comes, while the defence collapses like a deck chair in a gale. Six games gone, 14th in the table, knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Grimsby Town—yes, Grimsby Town, a team whose budget couldn’t buy Casemiro’s left boot. This is crisis territory, and Ruben Amorim needs to act fast.
Ruben Amorim Cannot Keep Trusting Luke Shaw
Let’s not sugarcoat it: Luke Shaw as a centre-back has been about as effective as a chocolate teapot. Sure, he’s left-footed, which apparently gives him automatic VIP access to Amorim’s starting XI. But his defending? Poor positioning, soft tackles, and passing that makes you wonder if he’s playing with oven mitts on. Shaw has been on the pitch for every league game, but the clean sheet column is still emptier than Old Trafford in the 85th minute of a 3–0 loss.
Ruben Amorim Must Give Ayden Heaven His Shot
Here’s the thing: Ayden Heaven isn’t just a cool name that sounds like a boy-band star—it’s also the fresh defensive energy United need. According to sources, the 19-year-old has impressed in training with his pace, passing range, and composure. He showed flashes last season and even United’s fans—never exactly shy—were buzzing to see him play more. Instead, he’s had three minutes of Premier League football this year. Three. You could microwave popcorn in that time.
Ruben Amorim and My Take
In my opinion, Amorim is making this way harder than it needs to be. If your defence looks like Swiss cheese, stop grating the same block. Heaven is young, left-footed, and, crucially, not Luke Shaw in current form. Sunderland at Old Trafford is the perfect low-risk audition. Play the kid. At worst, it’s no different from what’s happening now. At best, you save your season—and maybe your job.
Final Whistle
Ruben Amorim is a talented manager, but talent without bold decisions is just stubbornness dressed in a designer suit. The fans don’t want excuses, they want clean sheets. Dropping Shaw and unleashing Heaven might not just save United’s season—it might save Amorim’s legacy before it even starts.
