Players Who Could Leave Manchester United With the Appointment of Rúben Amorim

After Eric ten Hag’s contract was terminated and Ruben Amorim was appointed as Manchester United's new head coach, changes were expected to be made in the squad. The new coach has his own philosophy and style of play, and no doubt some players will benefit, and some will be affected. Below are players who will likely be shown the exit door.

Northern Irish professional footballer Jonny Evans signed another one-year contract with Man United at the beginning of the season. Still, he was only a short-term plan, and indications show he will not get another contract renewal since Ten Hag has been sacked. Ruben Amorim is a fan of young players and would likely focus on the lads in the squad.

In full fitness, Luke Shaw would have been a great player for the new head coach, Amorim, but fitness issues will be a great obstacle in his involvement with the club. Shaw joined the Red Devils from Southampton in June 2014 and remains one of the longest-serving players in the squad. He only made 12 appearances for the club last season and has yet to play this season. With injury concerns, the new coach will likely find a way to get rid of him from the squad.

Tyrell Malacia joined Manchester United from Feyenoord in 2022. Since then, the 25-year-old defender has only played 22 matches. He has been suffering from injuries, and his fitness might not be up to the standard of the new coach, who relies much on his wingbacks.

Many Manchester United fans had mixed feelings when the club signed Mason Mount to replace or serve as backup for Bruno Fernandes in the midfield. However, his injury record will be a great barrier in his Manchester United career going forward. He has played only three league matches for United this season, and from the looks of things, his days are numbered with the Red Devils.

All eyes have been on Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyökeres since Ruben Amorim joined United. Although the coach has said he doesn’t plan to bring in Sporting players in January, anything can happen in the summer. If Manchester United end up securing the signature of the 26-year-old striker, Joshua Zirkzee will be declared surplus.

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