Tension inside Old Trafford has hit new heights following Manchester United’s frustrating 1-1 draw with Fulham, and the spotlight has now turned sharply on manager Rúben Amorim after yet another questionable team selection. Legendary pundit Andy Gray has joined the growing list of critics, openly blasting Amorim’s refusal to start Benjamin Sesko, the club’s £74 million summer signing.
The draw was made even harder to swallow after captain Bruno Fernandes squandered a decisive penalty that could have sealed all three points. But what really enraged both fans and pundits was Amorim’s insistence on leaving Sesko on the bench yet again, despite United’s glaring lack of firepower in attack.
Gray was brutally honest in his assessment after the game, declaring: “This is a huge mistake. Benjamin Sesko was bought to change games for United, not to sit and watch from the sidelines. Fans want him leading the line, and I just can’t understand why he isn’t playing when the team is crying out for a proper focal point.”
The result extends United’s winless run in the league, adding to the mounting pressure on Amorim. For many supporters, the problem is glaringly obvious: the team lacks a clinical striker, and Sesko was brought in to provide exactly that. Yet, week after week, he remains an unused weapon while United struggle to turn dominance into victories.
Social media erupted immediately after the final whistle, with furious fans demanding answers. One supporter vented, “Why pay £74m for Sesko if the manager refuses to play him?” while another raged, “This is ridiculous now. Sesko has to start or we’ll keep dropping points.”
The heat on Amorim is now relentless. With results slipping away and his marquee signing consistently overlooked, the criticism is intensifying. Unless things change quickly, Amorim’s decision to sideline Sesko could go down as one of the most damaging calls of Manchester United’s season.
