🔥🚨Paul Scholes brutally dismantles Man Utd’s performance in face-to-face exchange with Ruben Amorim
Paul Scholes ruthlessly dismantled Manchester United’s performance against Southampton in a fascinating face-to-face exchange with Ruben Amorim.
Man United came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 on Thursday.
Amorim’s side left it late to claim their first league win since December 15 as Amad Diallo inspired his side to victory, scoring a 12-minute hat-trick from the 82nd minute.
But the Red Devils looked lethargic and weren’t at the races for large portions of the Old Trafford fixture.
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Manchester United🔥🚨Paul Scholes brutally dismantles Man Utd’s performance in face-to-face exchange with Ruben AmorimPublished 11 minutes ago on January 17, 2025By Destiny Omodion
Paul Scholes ruthlessly dismantled Manchester United’s performance against Southampton in a fascinating face-to-face exchange with Ruben Amorim.
Man United came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 on Thursday.
Amorim’s side left it late to claim their first league win since December 15 as Amad Diallo inspired his side to victory, scoring a 12-minute hat-trick from the 82nd minute.
But the Red Devils looked lethargic and weren’t at the races for large portions of the Old Trafford fixture.
Speaking after the result on TNT Sports, Scholes spoke to Amorim, where he referenced Man United’s resilient performance against Liverpool at Anfield, which ended 2-2, and their FA Cup win over Arsenal last weekend.
He questioned the lack of enthusiasm against the Saints and put that assessment to the Portuguese manager to which he replied: “It seems like a lack of enthusiasm. [Manuel] Ugarte is late and [Kobbie] Mainoo is late, Bruno Fernandes going outside when the ball is inside.
“One transition and [Leny] Yoro cannot catch the guy – small things push the team behind, and then we get nervous.
“Today was not a lack of enthusiasm, it was a lack of control in the game.”
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Manchester United🔥🚨Paul Scholes brutally dismantles Man Utd’s performance in face-to-face exchange with Ruben AmorimPublished 11 minutes ago on January 17, 2025By Destiny Omodion
Paul Scholes ruthlessly dismantled Manchester United’s performance against Southampton in a fascinating face-to-face exchange with Ruben Amorim.
Man United came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 on Thursday.
Amorim’s side left it late to claim their first league win since December 15 as Amad Diallo inspired his side to victory, scoring a 12-minute hat-trick from the 82nd minute.
But the Red Devils looked lethargic and weren’t at the races for large portions of the Old Trafford fixture.
Speaking after the result on TNT Sports, Scholes spoke to Amorim, where he referenced Man United’s resilient performance against Liverpool at Anfield, which ended 2-2, and their FA Cup win over Arsenal last weekend.
He questioned the lack of enthusiasm against the Saints and put that assessment to the Portuguese manager to which he replied: “It seems like a lack of enthusiasm. [Manuel] Ugarte is late and [Kobbie] Mainoo is late, Bruno Fernandes going outside when the ball is inside.
“One transition and [Leny] Yoro cannot catch the guy – small things push the team behind, and then we get nervous.
“Today was not a lack of enthusiasm, it was a lack of control in the game.”
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Amorim added: “The feeling is that we have so much to do.
“In the first half, every time Amad has the ball, he pushes the ball, he pushes the other team to the final third. That type of player is very important.
“We need training, I don’t know how long it will take. The profiles sometimes you can understand it’s not the right ones…”
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Manchester United🔥🚨Paul Scholes brutally dismantles Man Utd’s performance in face-to-face exchange with Ruben AmorimPublished 11 minutes ago on January 17, 2025By Destiny Omodion
Paul Scholes ruthlessly dismantled Manchester United’s performance against Southampton in a fascinating face-to-face exchange with Ruben Amorim.
Man United came from behind to beat Southampton 3-1 on Thursday.
Amorim’s side left it late to claim their first league win since December 15 as Amad Diallo inspired his side to victory, scoring a 12-minute hat-trick from the 82nd minute.
But the Red Devils looked lethargic and weren’t at the races for large portions of the Old Trafford fixture.
Speaking after the result on TNT Sports, Scholes spoke to Amorim, where he referenced Man United’s resilient performance against Liverpool at Anfield, which ended 2-2, and their FA Cup win over Arsenal last weekend.
He questioned the lack of enthusiasm against the Saints and put that assessment to the Portuguese manager to which he replied: “It seems like a lack of enthusiasm. [Manuel] Ugarte is late and [Kobbie] Mainoo is late, Bruno Fernandes going outside when the ball is inside.
“One transition and [Leny] Yoro cannot catch the guy – small things push the team behind, and then we get nervous.
“Today was not a lack of enthusiasm, it was a lack of control in the game.”
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Amorim added: “The feeling is that we have so much to do.
“In the first half, every time Amad has the ball, he pushes the ball, he pushes the other team to the final third. That type of player is very important.
“We need training, I don’t know how long it will take. The profiles sometimes you can understand it’s not the right ones…”
After the final whistle, Scholes exclaimed: “For 80 minutes that is as bad a performance as you’ll ever see especially against a team bottom of the league.
“I have to give Southampton credit, they are bottom of the league but they were so much better than Man United. The way they passed the ball, technically and tactically. That is probably why they are bottom of the league, because they can’t put teams away.
“Manchester United, Diallo was the one bright spark. I think the manager will still be disappointed with that performance.
“Against, as I said, a team who have really struggled to score and they concede goals all the time.
“I know Diallo has come and produced the win… he is the only one player who can take any credit out of this game tonight.”
Man United climb up the Premier League table to 12th place following their seventh league win of the season. They have 26 points to their name after 21 games.
Amorim’s side resume their league campaign on Sunday when they host Brighton
Paul Scholes delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United’s performance in their 3-1 win over Southampton, engaging in a tense post-match exchange with manager Ruben Amorim on TNT Sports. Despite the victory, which saw Amad Diallo score a sensational 12-minute hat-trick late in the game, United’s overall display left much to be desired, as they struggled for large portions of the match against the Premier League’s bottom club.
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### **Scholes’ Criticism**
Scholes, speaking candidly after the match, labeled United’s performance as *“one of the worst you’ll ever see”* for 80 minutes, praising Southampton for their technical and tactical superiority despite their lowly position. He stated:
*”Southampton are bottom of the league, yet they were so much better than Manchester United for most of the game. The way they passed the ball and controlled the match was impressive — but that’s also why they’re bottom; they can’t finish teams off.”*
Scholes highlighted Diallo as the sole standout player, remarking:
*”Diallo was the one bright spark. He’s the only player who can take any credit from this game.”*
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### **Amorim’s Defense**
In response, Ruben Amorim admitted that United lacked control and composure during the game but dismissed suggestions of low enthusiasm. He analyzed the team’s struggles, citing late reactions from Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo, poor positioning by Bruno Fernandes, and defensive lapses from Leny Yoro as key issues.
*”It seems like a lack of enthusiasm, but it wasn’t,”* Amorim explained. *”It was a lack of speed and control. Small mistakes pushed the team back, and we became nervous.”*
Amorim also emphasized the need for better training and adaptation, suggesting that some players may not fit the required profiles for his system.
*”We need training. I don’t know how long it will take, but certain profiles don’t feel right yet,”* he added.
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### **Diallo’s Heroics and Tactical Concerns**
Amorim singled out Diallo’s performance as pivotal, noting how his energy and attacking intent changed the game in the final 12 minutes.
*”Every time Amad has the ball, he pushes us forward. He’s that type of player we need to rely on,”* Amorim said.
However, Scholes remained critical of the broader issues, stating:
*”Even with Diallo’s brilliance, the overall display was far below the standard expected. The manager should still be disappointed with the team’s performance against such opposition.”*
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### **Next Steps for United**
The victory lifts United to 12th in the Premier League with 26 points from 21 games, but the pressure remains high on Amorim to improve consistency. United will look to build on this result when they host Brighton on Sunday. Whether Amorim can address the team’s ongoing tactical and structural issues remains to be seen, but Scholes’ brutal critique underscores the high expectations at Old Trafford.
