Manchester United: Maguire s "marking" teammates has caused controversy, Amorin responds to the crisis of dismissal

September 28, 2025 - After Manchester United lost to Brentford 1-3 in the sixth round of the Premier League, the Red Devils not only fell to 14th, but central defender Harry Maguire and coach Ruben Amorin also became the focus of public opinion.

Maguire "mastered by the outside" and was embarrassed again in the 14th minute of the game, Brentford got a corner kick opportunity. During the defense, the TV broadcast footage captured a ridiculous scene: Maguire did not keep a guard against the opponent's offensive players, but turned around and "stick to" his goalkeeper Orteya Baindir, as if worried that he would suddenly fall to the ground.

This scene quickly sparked heated discussion on social media. Some fans joked: "Did I read it wrong? Maguire is defending himself?" Some people sarcastically said: "Manchester United's defense has staged a comedy again, and Maguire has made his old habit again."

This is not the first time that Maguire has made such a low-level mistake. As early as the 2020/21 season when Manchester United lost to Tottenham 1-6, he was photographed marking his teammate Luke Shaw. When he represented England in Ukraine in 2023, he was also criticized for rushing to "defend" his teammate Mark Gey.

In this game, Maguire's defense line was once again full of loopholes, and his opponent broke the goal three times, and his personal performance was questioned again.

Amorin insists on focusing on the present, but the coach position is in danger. Since taking over Manchester United in November 2024, Amorin has led the team to only score 34 points in 33 games, and the results are far from meeting expectations. After this defeat, rumors about his possible dismissal have intensified.

Faced with the pressure, Amorin said after the game: "I am not worried about my future because I am not that kind of person. The decision is not in my hands. I only focus on doing my job well in one game."

However, former Manchester City defender and BBC commentator Mika Richards bluntly pointed out that Amorin's stubborn use of the 3-4-2-1 formation is pushing the team to a dead end. "This tactic is not effective enough, but instead creates chaos." He believes that Manchester United's multiple mistakes on the defense are due to their inadaptability to the system.

Richards specifically pointed out: "The first goal was lost, Maguire tried to make a meaningless offside; the second goal was lost, De Ligt and Maguire were completely unaware of their respective positions. These are all direct consequences of improper tactics."

With the continued sluggish record and the atmosphere in the locker room, Amorin is facing unprecedented challenges at Old Trafford. If the decline cannot be reversed as soon as possible, it may only be a matter of time before the get out of class is dismissed. After the game, Cunya did not hide his anger in the interview: "The atmosphere is really bad now, to be honest, terrible. We all know what it means to wear such a club jersey. Every time we step on the court, we only have one goal - win." He admitted that the whole team was disappointed with the performance: "The game ended in this way, and it felt very bad. Everyone wants to do better and must do better. The only thing we can do now is to cheer up and keep moving forward."

Cunya's straightforward statement exposed the dissatisfaction spreading inside the Manchester United locker room. As the results continue to be sluggish, coach Ruben Amorin faces increasing pressure - he has not only lost the trust of fans, but even the confidence of players is gradually losing.