Man Utd player 'asked Ruben Amorim to sell him' during Bournemouth defeat

Ruben Amorim learned a great deal about his Manchester United squad during Sunday’s dismal 3-0 Premier League defeat to Bournemouth.

Among the underperformers, Tyrell Malacia—a surprise starter at left wing-back—may have inadvertently signaled his time at the club could be nearing its end.

The Red Devils suffered their third defeat in four league matches at Old Trafford, falling to the Cherries for the second consecutive season.

Dean Huijsen opened the scoring with a header in the first half, Justin Kluivert doubled the advantage with a penalty on the hour mark, and Antoine Semenyo sealed the rout shortly after.

Malacia’s first-half struggles epitomized United’s poor performance and raised serious questions about his future at the club.

Is the Dutchman still recovering from an 18-month layoff due to multiple knee injuries, or is he simply another ill-fated signing made during Erik ten Hag’s tenure?

Either way, Malacia hardly looked like a player poised to play a significant role next season, especially with Amorim likely to bolster the squad in the upcoming transfer windows.

The 25-year-old impressed during his first season in England with his pace and provided solid competition for Luke Shaw.

However, after a prolonged injury absence, Malacia seems to have lost the physical edge that once set him apart.

His defensive frailties have been apparent since his return, most notably in United’s shaky 3-2 Europa League win against Bodo/Glimt.

Against Bournemouth, Malacia struggled to cope with the physicality of Andoni Iraola’s side.

He won just one of five duels, lost possession seven times, committed two fouls, and managed only an 84% passing accuracy from 25 passes.

The inevitable substitution came at halftime when Leny Yoro replaced Malacia.

The decision underscored Amorim’s growing concerns about the Dutchman’s ability to deliver at the highest level.

With Ineos pushing for a swift turnaround in United’s fortunes, January could see significant changes.

Malacia’s underwhelming displays may place him on the transfer list as the club seeks a new left wing-back to reinvigorate the position.

For a team in desperate need of consistency and quality, Malacia’s future at Old Trafford looks increasingly uncertain.