RUBEN AMORIM has explained his decision to take off Bruno Fernandes in Manchester United's defeat to Nottingham Forest.
The Red Devils - who have sensationally parted ways with sporting director Dan Ashworth - were beaten 3-2 at Old Trafford last night to leave them 13th in the Premier League table.
United were trailing 3-1 with an hour left to play when Fernandes halved the deficit with a brilliant strike.
But just 15 minutes later, the skipper was hauled off and replaced by Mason Mount.
Amorim, who used all five of his changes, explained: "I understand that Bruno is a danger near the box and he scored one goal.
"But he was tired in transition.
"We had one stop with two substitutions [remaining].
"We could have left Bruno Fernandes there, but I felt with Mason Mount, he is also good in set-pieces and he can score because he is very technical.
"We needed fresh legs and if you see the game - transitions.
"We can lose the ball and if you suffer another goal it was over.
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"So I used all the substitutions with a lot of games, I felt that Bruno was a little bit tired.
"I tried to put Mount and Joshua Zirkzee nearer to Rasmus Hojlund to try something in the end."
Some supporters were still unhappy with the change, with one commenting: "For the record, Bruno is never tired. That guy can play another additional 90 mins."
Another wrote: "The subs were a mistake. You got this wrong."
More said: "That sub was diabolical."
United are back in action on Thursday against Vikroria Plzen and they then face Manchester City in the derby next Sunday.
jojo88
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Amorim is also confused, by now, he ought to have gotten his first eleven & he needs to rotate d goalkeepers as well, why always Onana, what happens to d 2nd keeper, Onana has too much confidence he is undisputable where as, he's not good technically...This whole things is getting embarrassing day by day
Australia7853904
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Yes Bruno needs a rest. What is happening with our fat and flabby keeper Obama ? He didn’t even try to save at least 2 goals. I doubt he is fit anyway. I don’t believe Mount is trying is best and Chelsea was not happy with his performance so why did we buy a player with this performance. Our McGuire performed better that Yoro so why did our new manager not see this earlier
lukikmnrsz
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RVN is showing signs of a good manager... unbeaten in Man Utd and now Leicester... Hope he succeeds and prove the board wrong for letting him go.
FabulousHeart
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trust the process Amorim will win
Wizprince11
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how true is this bro pls let's talk fact pls
fact
famouskesh
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you mr amorim you are a disgrace to man u. you betrayed ruud who in a short while had turned the club into winning. as a good sportsman,you should have worked with him. you dance your music now. am worried the players might let you down because of your behavior. you are a young man but you talk too much. we are tired of that after the club has been doing badly. we wonder how many more years shall we wait to see results.
You have started Plastic fan
dave2080
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🚨BREAKING:After sacking Dan Ashworth, Omar Berrada has placed these players on the transfer list: •Rashford •Garnacho •Bruno Fernandes •Dalot •Luke Shaw •Antony •Mason Mount Maguire and Lindelöf will not be offered new contracts nice move Omar
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how true is this bro pls let's talk fact pls
RudyRoy
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get the creative player for man u
bikekoprtz
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my team is finished , they are no more buying quality players, why are they not looking for names like Musiala, Oshimen ,Toni, Mpappe ,Kudus as big team why are they buying unknown players why why I mean why as a big team ,,,,,,,?
Fiadeinpst
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I have been thinking 🤔
chsksbd
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Some comments are for people with shortages of school fees for they know nothing in football apart from opening their mouth wide open
i swear
Wizprince11
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🚨BREAKING:After sacking Dan Ashworth, Omar Berrada has placed these players on the transfer list: •Rashford •Garnacho •Bruno Fernandes •Dalot •Luke Shaw •Antony •Mason Mount Maguire and Lindelöf will not be offered new contracts nice move Omar
Emperor10
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keep quiet.
Yes sir 👍
zasabdekny
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Ruben Amorim .is a good coach but the players is missed more skills
ngoya
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we only have Mazraui , Amad , de ligt, and Maino, a near overhaul should be done, Terrible ETH signed Zirkzee for what purpose? Antony,???? 🤔😂😢
Noyaiostu
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Bruno lost the ball in our half & were punished by scoring goal through a howker by Onana. Right to substituted. Dalot is a weak link, need a good winger.
I keep saying This, Dalot is a week link. He's not Manchester United standard.
zasabdekny
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Ruben Amorim if you want goal we will need Broun Fernandes oky
yawbnopy
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ba Man u what's wrong please
Latbcinrs
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Some comments are for people with shortages of school fees for they know nothing in football apart from opening their mouth wide open
Latbcinrs
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give The new coach some time to know his players and gt used to EPL
you are right Mr man
oladipooluwasayo
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I always assess managers after 7-10 matches, in this case, you (Amorim) have played 5 games already, 1 draw, two wins, two loses. the mentality of the players is growing positive, so, in the next 3-5 games, we (man utd) fans should be positive in you Mr. Amorim
Good comment You understand football my brother
oladipooluwasayo
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you mr amorim you are a disgrace to man u. you betrayed ruud who in a short while had turned the club into winning. as a good sportsman,you should have worked with him. you dance your music now. am worried the players might let you down because of your behavior. you are a young man but you talk too much. we are tired of that after the club has been doing badly. we wonder how many more years shall we wait to see results.
If it was ruud man utd will lose… a coach that just came no time to test the players except the real game. Imagine if it was with them during preseason the player would have blend with there position…. You think is easy to get coach at the middle of the league look at Liverpool and Chelsea now…
zutbklnsuy
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Bruno lost the ball in our half & were punished by scoring goal through a howker by Onana. Right to substituted. Dalot is a weak link, need a good winger.
Rizdinopu
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United defence isn't strong diffenders 5mints two goals that's not better in diffenders
widbcost
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Amorim is merely an experimental coach
Mocacemnt
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Van Nistelrooy is better than Amorin
keep quiet.
Mocacemnt
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Next time the fans themselves should come and Coach Manchester United , they can't let the managers perform their duties without putting them on Much pressure
I wonder. it's sickening
rozabcdnpt
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the problem all this people have failed to understand key positions to put right. you have old men in defense, midfield and attacking hungry strikers with wisdom to put the ball in the net
rozabcdnpt
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you mr amorim you are a disgrace to man u. you betrayed ruud who in a short while had turned the club into winning. as a good sportsman,you should have worked with him. you dance your music now. am worried the players might let you down because of your behavior. you are a young man but you talk too much. we are tired of that after the club has been doing badly. we wonder how many more years shall we wait to see results.
Yikbikmruz
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I always assess managers after 7-10 matches, in this case, you (Amorim) have played 5 games already, 1 draw, two wins, two loses. the mentality of the players is growing positive, so, in the next 3-5 games, we (man utd) fans should be positive in you Mr. Amorim
hezbdopty
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He has been on the decline for 2 seasons.
yamabcmntz
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We are missing Ten Hag, he never lost at home to Forest
yamabcmntz
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Bring back Ten Hag our winner
yamabcmntz
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Amorim must prepare to enter and play very soon to get positive results because his players are simps only. They are like hens. They're never serious for a win.
tanelm
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I feel sad for Amorim bright career will be ended by Man U just like others
Thankfully Liverpool rejected Amorim!
tanelm
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The best cowch currently in the world!… lets present… Ruben Ten Hag
Wiecirstyz
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Man Utd have average players like Kobbi, Bruno, etc. Amorim should buy his own players who can much his system of play.
Nezbdisyz
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Zambia old dog known as Buruno need to be released from this United club,Rushford is already on his way out remain Anthony and zirkzee plus Onana need to be benches for four weeks as a result of his negligence on the goal keeps.
mule2020
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I feel sad for Amorim bright career will be ended by Man U just like others
Butabdenoz
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managers call lots of games to play so his force to make changes unfortunately the replacements are way off the pace
fadbilmoy
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Our Skipper is good and dependable! However, he was tired, and he makes a lot of mistakes at this stage! The Manager was right to substitute him. We could have salvaged a draw if that break didn't come! It killed United's attacking momentum. Howbeit, we see a better playing team now, and if Amorim can dot his i's and cross his t's, the glory days is just but imminent! Glory Glory Man United 💪 The theatre of dreams, the European Capital of Trophies is Manchester at Old Trafford 🤛
buyaeklms
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give The new coach some time to know his players and gt used to EPL
culer1
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Next time the fans themselves should come and Coach Manchester United , they can't let the managers perform their duties without putting them on Much pressure
Emperor10
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Van Nistelrooy is better than Amorin
Vatbeintz
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Is Bruno big than Man United?
Suwceikmu
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Why must he explain who is Penandez? Just a cry baby 🤣🤣🤣🤣
give me one midfielder from your team that is better than him
LeGros237
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I think it was good cos Mount and Bruno can't stay together on the pitch, there is always conflict cos they play similar roles
Suwceikmu
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I think by now he should have learned more lessons this united not sporting
bamadiloty
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Why must he explain who is Penandez? Just a cry baby 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The_Real_Baggio
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You are talking about the old Mason Mount. The current one is good at nothing