Amorim Slams Sluggish £20m rated player After Goalless Draw with Leeds

🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Amorim has expressed his disappointment with £20m-rated Manchester United defender Luke Shaw after a sluggish and uninspiring performance in their pre-season friendly against Leeds United, which ended in a goalless 0-0 draw. The match, which was expected to showcase intensity, tactical improvements, and sharpness ahead of the new season, turned out to be a frustrating affair — especially for Amorim, who had his eyes firmly on assessing the commitment and fitness levels of several senior players. Unfortunately, Luke Shaw did little to impress.

According to insiders close to the club, Amorim was visibly unimpressed with Shaw’s display, with the Portuguese manager allegedly making no attempt to hide his disappointment in the dressing room after the game. “He was too sluggish, far from sharp, and lacked the kind of urgency you expect from a player fighting for a place in the team,” Amorim is believed to have told staff privately after the match. “He didn’t offer much going forward, wasn’t composed at the back, and looked way off the pace. I honestly don’t think I will be needing him anymore.”

Those words, though not yet officially confirmed in a press conference, have already sent shockwaves across social media platforms, with fans weighing in — and many seem to agree with the manager. Criticism has poured in from the Manchester United faithful, who have grown tired of inconsistent displays from the once-promising left-back. While Shaw has battled injuries over the years and shown flashes of brilliance — especially during the Euros and parts of the 2020/21 season — the lack of consistency and sharpness in crucial moments continues to frustrate both fans and coaching staff alike.

During the match against Leeds, Shaw was caught in possession multiple times, was slow to track back when Leeds countered, and contributed little in overlapping or initiating attacking plays from the flank. While the match was ultimately a pre-season fixture with limited stakes, the concern isn’t necessarily about the result — it’s about the mentality and sharpness players bring to the pitch, even when it’s “just” a friendly. For Amorim, these games are decisive in shaping his squad for the upcoming season, and Shaw’s performance may have just sealed his fate.

Social media has been buzzing with comments echoing the manager’s frustration. “Same old Luke Shaw. Lazy tracking back, slow in transition — and this is pre-season? Imagine when the season gets intense,” one fan posted on X. Another added, “Amorim is right. It’s time to move on from Shaw. We can’t afford passengers this season.” Many United fans have already started urging the club to look for a younger, more dynamic left-back option who can bring energy and reliability to the role.

Luke Shaw, who is currently valued at around £20 million, still has a contract with Manchester United, but with this kind of reaction from the manager and the fans, questions are now being raised about his future. If Amorim truly doesn’t see him fitting into his plans, and if the player’s form doesn’t pick up rapidly, a potential exit might be on the cards before the transfer window closes. The club may even entertain offers if any Premier League or European sides express interest in the England international.

What’s most concerning is that this situation could have been avoided. Shaw had the opportunity to make a strong impression in pre-season, especially under a new manager known for his intensity, structure, and demand for discipline and fitness. Yet instead, the defender turned in a performance that lacked all the qualities Amorim is known to value. And when that happens, the writing is often on the wall.

Whether or not this means the end of Luke Shaw’s Manchester United journey remains to be seen. But one thing is clear — Amorim has set his standards, and if players, no matter how experienced or previously celebrated, don’t rise to meet them, they’ll find themselves on the fringes — or out the

door entirely.