Man Utd fans address ‘the elephant in the room’ about Ruben Amorim’s time as manager after humiliating Brighton defeat

On Sunday afternoon, the Red Devils welcomed Brighton to Old Trafford as Ruben Amorim’s men looked to secure back-to-back wins in the Premier League.

The visitors went ahead through Yankuba Minteh inside five minutes before Bruno Fernandes equalised from 12 yards in the 23rd minute.

In the second half, Brighton thought they regained the lead in the 53rd minute through Joao Pedro.

However, referee Peter Banks was sent to the pitch side VAR monitor after replays showed a clash of boots between Seagulls defender Jan Paul van Hecke and United star Diogo Dalot, meaning the goal was disallowed.

Brighton did eventually take the lead again thanks to a goal by Kaoru Mitoma. Georginio Rutter then made it 3-1 with 76 minutes on the clock.

Eventually, Fabian Hurzeler’s men held on to secure a vital win at Old Trafford.

Reacting on social media, United fans have been discussing the performance of defender Noussair Mazraoui. Fans have been left rather confused as the Moroccan was praised during Erik ten Hag’s time in charge, but his good form seems to have evaporated under Amorim.

One fan said: “What happened to Mazraoui since ten Hag left?”

Another tweeted: “Mazraoui under Ten Hag is different to Mazraoui under Amorim.”

A third fan added: “Worst game I’ve seen Mazraoui have.”

Man Utd fans address ‘the elephant in the room’ about Ruben Amorim’s time as manager after humiliating Brighton defeat

Updated 16:05 19 Jan 2025 GMT

Published 15:59 19 Jan 2025 GMT

Man Utd fans address ‘the elephant in the room’ about Ruben Amorim’s time as manager after humiliating Brighton defeat

Manchester United were in action against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Marcus Chan

Marcus Chan

Manchester United fans have been reacting on social media after their dismal defeat by Brighton and Hove Albion.

On Sunday afternoon, the Red Devils welcomed Brighton to Old Trafford as Ruben Amorim’s men looked to secure back-to-back wins in the Premier League.

The visitors went ahead through Yankuba Minteh inside five minutes before Bruno Fernandes equalised from 12 yards in the 23rd minute.

In the second half, Brighton thought they regained the lead in the 53rd minute through Joao Pedro.

However, referee Peter Banks was sent to the pitch side VAR monitor after replays showed a clash of boots between Seagulls defender Jan Paul van Hecke and United star Diogo Dalot, meaning the goal was disallowed.

Brighton did eventually take the lead again thanks to a goal by Kaoru Mitoma. Georginio Rutter then made it 3-1 with 76 minutes on the clock.

Eventually, Fabian Hurzeler’s men held on to secure a vital win at Old Trafford.

Reacting on social media, United fans have been discussing the performance of defender Noussair Mazraoui. Fans have been left rather confused as the Moroccan was praised during Erik ten Hag’s time in charge, but his good form seems to have evaporated under Amorim.

One fan said: “What happened to Mazraoui since ten Hag left?”

Another tweeted: “Mazraoui under Ten Hag is different to Mazraoui under Amorim.”

A third fan added: “Worst game I’ve seen Mazraoui have.”

Noussair Mazraoui had a tough afternoon against Brighton. Image: Getty

Noussair Mazraoui had a tough afternoon against Brighton. Image: Getty

Someone else wrote: “Mazraoui hasn’t been good since Ten Hag left”

A fifth commented: “Second game in a row where Mazraoui has been absolutely horrendous.”

Another fan said: “Mazraoui has been s**t since Armorim came in…”

Mazraoui was taken off in the 84th minute, replaced by Brazilian winger Antony.

Speaking about Mitoma’s goal on BBC Radio 5 Live, former United star Dion Dublin said: “The ball is floated in and it’s a lovely ball. An in-swinger, the desire from Kaoru Mitoma on the far post is incredible.

“Mitoma forces himself in front of Noussair Mazraoui – what a good finish that is.”

As a result of the defeat, United are in 13th place in the Premier League table and will return to action on Thursday night when they take on Rangers in the Europa League.