The first thing Ruben Amorim should address after this game is to bench him indefinitely and reconsider his future at the club. His performance is costing United dearly.” – Rio Ferdinand have criticized a Manchester United star after his nightmare display against Nottingham Forest, urging Amorim to take immediate action to rectify the situation. The player in question has faced backlash for being the true weak link in a dismal performance, and many believe it’s time for Amorim to make bold decisions to strengthen the squad and restore order.

Manchester United fell to a 3-2 defeat against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. Here are the player ratings from the match:

(A score of 6 is considered average)

Andre Onana – 1
A nightmare performance. Gibbs-White’s second goal went straight at him, yet he somehow allowed it to roll past. For Chris Wood’s goal, he stood rooted to the spot, failing to even attempt a save. Arguably his worst display this season.

Leny Yoro – 5
Decent effort on his first United start. Maintained composure but could have done more to close down Chris Wood for Forest’s third goal.

Matthijs de Ligt – 5
Contributed to United’s equalizer with patient play but misjudged a simple clearance, giving Jota Silva a chance to test Onana.

Lisandro Martinez – 2
Struggled defensively, losing out to Milenkovic for the opener and sharing blame with Onana for Wood’s goal.

Amad Diallo – 7
Kept quiet early on by Nico Williams, but came alive after Forest regained the lead. His excellent dribble and assist set up Fernandes’ goal.

Kobbie Mainoo – 4
Not at his usual level. Offered little control in midfield and made several frustrating back-passes in the second half.

Manuel Ugarte – 6
Dominant in the first half and instrumental in the buildup to Højlund’s goal. Faded slightly after halftime as Forest grew into the game.

Diogo Dalot – 6
Steady performance with no major errors. Delivered some dangerous crosses that deserved better finishes.

Alejandro Garnacho – 4
Struggled to make an impact and offered little in attack. Substituted early after a subdued display.

Bruno Fernandes – 8
A creative spark for United. Assisted Højlund’s goal with a clever flick, struck the crossbar with a brilliant free kick, and scored a superb second goal. However, his mistake led to Forest’s second.

Rasmus Højlund – 7
Showed great positioning to equalize early on and was more involved in the team’s play throughout the game.

Substitutes:

Marcus Rashford – 6: Delivered a few decent crosses in an attempt to create chances.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6: Played an advanced role and linked up well with Amad Diallo.
Harry Maguire – 6: Solid performance as the central figure in the back three.
Joshua Zirkzee – 5: Showed good touches and passes but lacked a real impact.
Mason Mount – 5: Failed to influence the game after coming on.

### **Manchester United 2-3 Nottingham Forest: Player Ratings**

**Andre Onana – 1**
An appalling display. Failed to save a straightforward shot for Gibbs-White’s second and stood motionless as Chris Wood’s header sailed past him. His worst performance in a United shirt, raising serious questions about his confidence.

**Leny Yoro – 5**
A steady but unspectacular debut. Showed promise with his calmness but was caught out by Wood for Forest’s winner. Needs to tighten his defensive awareness.

**Matthijs de Ligt – 5**
Involved in United’s buildup to the equalizer but committed a costly error in the second half, allowing Silva to force a save from Onana. Not the commanding presence expected of him.

**Lisandro Martinez – 2**
A night to forget. Beaten by Milenkovic for Forest’s opener and was out of sync defensively throughout. Failed to impose himself physically or positionally.

**Amad Diallo – 7**
Struggled initially but grew into the game, providing a moment of brilliance with a dribble and assist for Fernandes’ goal. One of the few bright sparks for United.

**Kobbie Mainoo – 4**
A subpar outing from the youngster. Lacked his usual composure and vision, often opting for backward passes rather than driving play forward.

**Manuel Ugarte – 6**
Excellent in the first half, showing aggression and control in midfield. However, he faded after the break as Forest gained momentum.

**Diogo Dalot – 6**
Solid if unspectacular. Delivered a few dangerous balls into the box and held his ground defensively.

**Alejandro Garnacho – 4**
Failed to provide his usual energy and flair. Struggled to make an impact and was rightly substituted early.

**Bruno Fernandes – 8**
United’s standout player despite the result. Assisted Højlund with a clever flick and scored a stunning second goal. However, his costly error led to Gibbs-White’s goal, marring an otherwise excellent performance.

**Rasmus Højlund – 7**
Positioning was on point for his equalizer, and he linked up well with teammates. A positive performance despite the team’s struggles.

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### **Substitutes**

**Marcus Rashford – 6**
Showed intent with a few quality crosses but couldn’t provide the breakthrough United needed.

**Noussair Mazraoui – 6**
Brought energy to the attack and combined well with Diallo, though without a decisive contribution.

**Harry Maguire – 6**
Added stability at the back in the final stages but couldn’t influence the outcome.

**Joshua Zirkzee – 5**
Showed good technical ability but lacked a cutting edge in the final third.

**Mason Mount – 5**
Failed to make an impression after coming on, continuing his underwhelming form since joining United.

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### **Summary**
Manchester United’s defensive frailties and goalkeeping errors overshadowed moments of individual brilliance from Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Højlund. A lack of consistency across the team ultimately allowed Nottingham Forest to capitalize on United’s mistakes. The result piles more pressure on Ruben Amorim as the team’s performances fail to meet expectations.