← Home

"I feel sorry for Amorim" - Chris Sutton predicts result for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United

thumbnail

Pundit Chris Sutton expressed empathy for Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim over his situation at the club. The former Premier League striker predicted a draw for the Red Devils against Wolverhampton Wanderers in their upcoming fixture. The two sides will face off at the Molineux Stadium on Boxing Day (December 26).

Sutton wrote in his BBC Sport column:

"I feel sorry for Amorim because he arrived with such excitement around his appointment but, only a few weeks later, he must be fully aware of how big a job he faces to turn things around.
"United have wasted a fortune to build this squad and, as Amorim keeps saying, he is still trying to find his best XI. This is a trial period for him but he has got to deal with issues like Marcus Rashford's future as well. He has got a lot to sort out."

He also explained Wolves' situation, who also have hired a new manager, adding:

​

"It is hard to know what Wolves will be like either, though. One of the positives from their win over Leicester in Vitor Pereira's first game was a clean sheet but you have to remember that the Foxes are bang average.
"So, as poor as United have been, I am not going for Wolves to win this either. Instead, I think this will be a tight game and it has got draw written all over it."

After a big win over Manchester City in the derby, Manchester United seemed to lose their momentum with a deflating 3-0 loss to Bournemouth in the league. Wolves, meanwhile, enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over Leicester City in Vitor Pereira's first game in charge.

Ruben Amorim opens up on omitting Manchester United star from squad

Rashford did not even make the bench against the Cherries.
Rashford did not even make the bench against the Cherries.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim claimed that his decision in the situation surrounding Marcus Rashford would be final. The winger has not been named in the squad for any of the side's previous three clashes, raising eyebrows.

Amorim said (via Manchester Evening News):

​

"Yeah, it’s my decision. He wants to play, he’s trying. It’s my decision. Only my decision. I spoke with a lot of players individually, during trainings, so I try to do things and I am doing things my way and is the only way I know. If I don’t do that, I will lose myself, and I will not lose myself, I know what I am doing.
"When I feel that is the right moment, I will change something. Until then, I will continue to think what is best for the team. I speak with him every day, not about the interview, about the performance."

Further speculation was fuelled when Rashford gave an interview, suggesting that he was looking for a new challenge in his career. Rumors surrounding a possible exit from the club in the upcoming window are swirling.

Rashford has been largely inconsistent for Manchester United this season. He has featured in 24 games across all competitions, collecting seven goals and three assists.

​