'We cannot': Amorim drops bombshell after taking off £55m Man Utd star vs Newcastle
Manchester United returned to winning ways by beating Newcastle United 1-0 in the Premier League on Boxing Day.
Patrick Dorgu scored a stunning volley in the first half that proved to be the difference between two sides.
While the win reignited belief among United supporters, it also left Ruben Amorim anxiously sweating over another potential injury blow.
Mason Mount was handed the number 10 role behind Benjamin Sesko as Amorim unveiled a 4-2-3-1 setup.
Eyebrows were raised when Mount failed to emerge for the second half.
The concern was confirmed post-match, with Amorim offering an update on the midfielder’s condition.
He said to Sky Sports: “He felt something at half-time and he wanted to go in the second half but we cannot lose more players.”
Mount is a fighting character and has been in very good form this season.
He has netted three goals this season, surpassing his combined tally from the previous two seasons at Old Trafford.
Those performances have sparked renewed optimism, with some even suggesting Mount could force his way back into England contention ahead of the World Cup.
Another injury setback at this stage would be a cruel blow, threatening to derail both his momentum and confidence.
Beyond the physical absence, it would represent a significant mental setback for a player finally finding his rhythm again.
United are already stretched thin, missing seven senior players across the squad.
The absence of the £55 million signing could give nightmares to Amorim.
The Red Devils are already without seven senior players.
Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo remain sidelined through injury.
Should Mount join that growing list, Amorim risks being stripped of virtually all creative spark in midfield.
Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .