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.

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.

Here’s a recap of Manchester United’s player performances in their 3-2 loss to Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford:

### **Player Ratings**

#### **Starting XI**
– **Andre Onana – 1**
A disastrous performance, responsible for two avoidable goals. Failed to make routine saves, leaving the team vulnerable.

– **Leny Yoro – 5**
Composed on his first start but lacked urgency in key defensive moments, particularly in Forest’s third goal.

– **Matthijs de Ligt – 5**
Played a role in the buildup to United’s equalizer but made a costly defensive error that could have led to another Forest goal.

– **Lisandro Martinez – 2**
Struggled throughout, losing aerial battles and contributing to defensive lapses for Forest’s goals.

– **Amad Diallo – 7**
A bright spot in the attack. Provided a brilliant assist for Bruno Fernandes’ goal and showed creativity in the second half.

– **Kobbie Mainoo – 4**
Below his usual standard, offering little midfield control and opting for conservative passing in key moments.

– **Manuel Ugarte – 6**
Strong in the first half, involved in the buildup to Højlund’s goal, but faded as Forest gained momentum.

– **Diogo Dalot – 6**
A steady presence defensively and delivered quality crosses, though they went unconverted.

– **Alejandro Garnacho – 4**
Failed to influence the game in attack, leading to his early substitution.

– **Bruno Fernandes – 8**
United’s standout performer. Contributed a goal, an assist, and a near-miss free kick but was partially at fault for Forest’s second goal.

– **Rasmus Højlund – 7**
Scored an important equalizer and showcased excellent positioning and link-up play.

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#### **Substitutes**
– **Marcus Rashford – 6**
Added width and delivered some promising crosses but lacked the cutting edge.

– **Noussair Mazraoui – 6**
Supported attacks well, linking effectively with Amad Diallo.

– **Harry Maguire – 6**
Brought stability as the central figure in a back three but wasn’t heavily tested.

– **Joshua Zirkzee – 5**
Displayed technical ability but failed to make a decisive impact.

– **Mason Mount – 5**
Struggled to assert himself after coming on and was largely ineffective.

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### **Summary**
Despite strong performances from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo, United’s defensive frailties, particularly from Andre Onana and Lisandro Martinez, proved costly. The team showed flashes of brilliance but lacked consistency, allowing Nottingham Forest to capitalize on their mistakes.