The Maddening Inconsistency
Amorim’s biggest headache? This team plays like it’s got a split personality. One week, we’re out here bullying Liverpool at Anfield in a 2-2 thriller—something we haven’t done in years. The next? Players forget how to pass a ball five yards. It’s like someone flips a switch between “UCL contenders” and “relegation scrap vibes.”
Five games: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss (on penalties, so technically not a loss). But letting Forest—who’ve suddenly turned into prime Barcelona this season—outplay us? That’s the kind of inconsistency that’ll give Amorim grey hair before the start of next season if he still has some black ones left.
The Return of the Walking Wounded
Finally, some good news: Yoro and Maguire are back, Dorgu also returning back off suspension, and he is fresh from terrorizing Dalot in the international break. That kid’s got fire—he was Denmark’s best player against Portugal, even in a loss.
Dorgu’s exactly what Amorim needs against a physical side like Forest. Aggressive, direct, and doesn’t hide when things get messy (looking at you, Antony). But let’s not rush Maguire—no need to risk him when we’ve got De Ligt and Yoro holding it down.
Europa or Bust – Time to Prioritize
Let’s be real: the Premier League’s a write-off for anything meaningful. The Europa League is our golden ticket—not just for pride, but for UCL money to fix this squad in the summer.
My lineup for the next crunch game?
- GK: Onana (no debates, unless he starts taking goal kicks with his eyes closed again).
- Defense: Yoro, De Ligt, Mazraoui – solid, no experiments.
- Midfield: Ugarte as the destroyer, Bruno pulling strings.
- Wing-backs: Dorgu (LWB) and Dalot (RWB) – pace and physicality.
- Attack: Zirkzee and Garnacho as dual CAMs, feeding Højlund.
I’ll take a scrappy 1-0 win, but what I really want? A performance that doesn’t make me question my life choices. Structured, simple, and aggressive in the final third.
Catch you in the Post-Match Verdict – fingers crossed it’s not another therapy session.
Peace out.
UNITED SCRIPTED. 
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