Manchester newspaper criticizes Rúben Amorim for Man United’s lineup: ‘He gave Tottenham a goal’
Manchester United coach Rúben Amorim was placed by the English press as one of those “culprits” for Tottenham’s Europa League runner -up finish this Wednesday (21) . And all because of the line-up chosen for the decisive duel at San Mamés, in Spain.
Traditional Manchester newspaper, the Manchester Evening News criticized the Portuguese’s choice to start with Mason Mount and Luke Shaw in the starting line-up.
The outlet, which traditionally grades players and coaches after games, rated Amorim a “4” , one of the worst among all those who played in the European final.
“He made a mistake by bringing on Mount over Garnacho. Shaw’s strategic choice gave Tottenham a goal. It took him too long to replace him,” the newspaper wrote.
Mount, in turn, was the most criticized by the vehicle and received a score of “5” . “Mount didn’t do anything notable all night… (Garnacho) did more in the first few minutes than Mount did in 70.”
As was Shaw, who was at fault for Spurs ‘ goal , scored by Brennan Johnson late in the first half. “(Shaw) should not have started and somehow stayed (on the pitch).”
With the runner-up finish, the Red Devils will not play in any European competition next season, as they are 16th in the Premier League , with one round remaining in the championship. Tottenham, in turn, earned a place in the Champions League with the continental title.
