Amorim could give fresh debut for Man Utd against Everton as he turns to youth

Few managers rely on their substitutes as frequently as Ruben Amorim, making last weekend’s match against Tottenham an unusual challenge for the Manchester United boss.

Amorim is known for making full use of his bench, typically exhausting all five available substitutions per game.

In his 20 matches at Old Trafford, he had made 90 out of a possible 100 changes, only twice making as few as three in-game alterations.

Amorim’s high-intensity 3-4-2-1 system demands constant energy, meaning his substitutions are often about maintaining physicality rather than tactical shifts.

His changes have frequently paid off, injecting fresh legs to sustain his team's tempo. However, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Amorim found himself with what was arguably the most inexperienced bench of his career.

Of the nine substitutes available, only Victor Lindelof had previous first-team experience at United, and he hadn’t played in two months.

The absence of key players like Amad and Kobbie Mainoo further limited Amorim’s options, forcing him to consider younger reinforcements.

Chido Obi is likely to get another opportunity, while 19-year-old attacking midfielder Jack Moorhouse could remain in the squad as an impact substitute.

Moorhouse has enjoyed a breakthrough season in United’s academy, scoring three goals in his last four Premier League 2 appearances, including an eye-catching brace against Southampton in December.

He has also impressed in the National League Cup, a competition where United’s Under-21s face non-league opposition. Against Oldham, he found the net, and against Altrincham, he dominated midfield, consistently driving forward to create attacking opportunities.

Having made his Under-18 debut at just 15, Moorhouse’s development has accelerated this season. He has trained with the first team and was included in the squad that traveled to Tottenham, though he didn’t feature.

However, if Amorim needs an attacking option from the bench this weekend, Moorhouse has the skillset to contribute in one of the No. 10 roles.

While the United manager is cautious about exposing young players in a struggling team, Moorhouse’s ability to drive with the ball and impact games may give Amorim reason to trust him when United next need a spark off the bench.