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Amorim takes swipe at Man Utd players-turned-pundits

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Ruben Amorim has aimed a fresh broadside at ex-Manchester United players who have transitioned into punditry roles, accusing them of undermining the club. The comments, surfaced via the UK newspaper round-ups known as Paper Talk, continue a recurring tension between the Portuguese head coach and high-profile former players who regularly offer opinions on the team's performances on television and online platforms. The story underscores the scrutiny surrounding Amorim's tenure at Old Trafford and the polarized discourse around Manchester United's direction under his leadership.

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Public friction between a manager and a club's punditry alumni is hardly new at Old Trafford, but Amorim's willingness to name the tension publicly adds another layer of noise around an already pressure-heavy job. For United supporters, the real test remains what happens on the pitch, but rows like this keep the spotlight trained on the dressing room rather than the football. It also signals that Amorim feels comfortable — or compelled — to set boundaries around who gets to criticise from the outside.

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Amorim takes swipe at Man Utd players-turned-pundits · Socc360