“FERDINAND POINTS FINGER AT UNITED STAR AFTER OLD TRAFFORD DEFEAT – AMORIM WARNED OF TROPHYLESS SEASON”
BREAKING NEWS: The Premier League has barely begun, but Manchester United are already in chaos. A 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford has left fans stunned and frustrated, and club legend Rio Ferdinand has delivered a scathing assessment of Ruben Amorim’s squad. His shocking claim? Unless drastic changes are made, United will once again finish trophyless.
Speaking after the match, Ferdinand didn’t hold back:
“I can really sense that Amorim’s sack letter is coming soon. If not, how can a coach with a trophy-winning mentality keep such a player in his squad? I wouldn’t be surprised if United go trophyless again this season, just like the last one.”
The ONE player Ferdinand believes must go? Manuel Ugarte.
The Uruguayan midfielder, signed with high expectations to bring grit and balance to United’s midfield, has already come under fire. Against Arsenal, Ugarte struggled to impose himself, gave away possession cheaply, and failed to protect the defense. For Ferdinand, that kind of performance is simply unacceptable at a club fighting for titles.
“This isn’t PSG or Sporting anymore,” Ferdinand fumed. “The Premier League is unforgiving. If you’re going to be United’s anchor in midfield, you can’t look lost at Old Trafford. Ugarte doesn’t look ready for this level, and Amorim will pay the price if he keeps relying on him.”
The verdict has sent shockwaves through the fanbase. Many supporters at Old Trafford voiced their anger as United slumped to another home defeat to a top-six rival. Some agree with Ferdinand, labeling Ugarte a “panic buy” who isn’t fit to wear the shirt. Others argue he deserves more time to adapt to England and that the real blame lies with Amorim’s tactics.
But Ferdinand insists time is a luxury United cannot afford. With Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool all firing, he believes United must be ruthless now if they want to compete. “You don’t win trophies by keeping players who can’t step up. Ugarte might have talent, but if he’s slowing United down, he has to go. Amorim needs to be brave.”
The 1-0 loss has already put pressure on Amorim, who only just took charge of the club. To suffer defeat in front of a packed Old Trafford on the opening weekend — to a fierce rival — has left the Portuguese manager facing questions about his selections, his midfield, and now, his ability to handle the cutthroat demands of English football.
United fans are bracing themselves. Will Amorim double down on Ugarte, or will he take Ferdinand’s advice and make a ruthless decision before it’s too late?
For Ferdinand, the message is clear: keep Ugarte, and United risk another wasted season.