6 seconds amazed the whole audience! Guardiola held his head in disbelief: Why didn’t Manchester United and Amorin reuse Menu?

Guardiola's reaction proves: Ruben Amorin misread this Manchester United star? In the Manchester City derby, Menu made a substitute to amazed the whole game, but was neglected by Amorin for a long time. Even Guardiola was incredible, and the logic of Manchester United coach's employment has once again sparked heated discussion.

In the just-concluded Premier League Double Red Club, Manchester United lost to Manchester City again, and a young player who was supposed to be the key was still sitting on the bench. This not only exposed Manchester United's technical and tactical problems, but also made coach Ruben Amorin's deployment of troops questioned again. The biggest criticism of Amorin by the outside world is not that he insists on the flawed formation, but that he knows that the team has several top players, but he makes them play in an inappropriate position and is even neglected for a long time.

This summer, Amorin received support from the club and invested up to £225 million to complete the lineup transformation, but the more expensive price than the transfer fee may be his use of Bruno Fernandez, Amad Diallo, Kobe Menu and others. In the game against Manchester City, Fernandez was sacrificed in the middle of the midfield, which greatly limited his creativity. Menu, who was only 20 years old, sat on the bench again, and saw the team trailing two goals early on the court. He didn't even get a chance to play against Arsenal and Fulham; he only came on as a substitute when facing Burnley because of Mount's injury.

If Manchester United midfielder already has a solid main combination, Amorin may have a reason to hide Menu, but this is not the case. On the contrary, it is generally felt that this youth training star is just Amorin's "last life-saving straw" and will only be forced to enable it after trying other options. Manchester United's midfield last season was already a hidden danger, and now the situation is even worse. B Fee is still the most influential player on the team, but he is forced to assume defensive responsibilities that are not suitable for him. His best role is always the front midfielder with greater freedom, and the ability to risk trying to create opportunities rather than being limited by retreating positions.

At the Manchester City Derby on Sunday, Manchester City was almost completely controlled by Manchester City. It was not until Maynu was replaced 60 minutes later in the second half that Manchester United gradually regained the balance of the game. His highlight instantly appeared in a 6-second shot: first using physical confrontation to help De Ligt regain the ball, then lightly get rid of Foden, and finally pass through Nico Gonzalez to open up space for the midfield. This scene made Guardiola feel unbelievable on the spot, while Manchester United fans were more helpless - why such talented players have never been reused?

Amorin's 4-2-3-1 system puts huge pressure on the double midfield, and Manchester United has not solved the depth problem of this key position in the summer window. The club is expected to bring in at least two midfielders next year, and it is equally crucial to convince Maynu that he is part of his future plan, otherwise they will have to find a replacement for him. Before the game, Amorin still insisted that he trusted the young player: "I believe in him very much. He is a top player. But some people think he has become a talent, but I think he can do better. For some people, talent is enough, but not to him. Maybe it's not fair, but this is my way of helping him."

Amorin is right, Menu is not "completely seldom". But this does not mean that he is not the most comprehensive midfielder in Manchester United's current lineup. Indeed, he sometimes has poor positioning and insufficient defensive coverage, but these problems can be completely compensated by partnering with Casemiro. More importantly, Menu is unique in terms of both physical confrontation and technology. It is understandable to ask him to "do better", but how many people have truly met the same requirements for other Manchester United midfielders? At least, Maynu represents the most promising hope in the Manchester United squad. He deserves the same trust and opportunities as his other teammates, rather than continuing to waste his time on the bench. If Amorin blindly sticks to his philosophy, he may eventually pay the price of his handsome position. Menu doesn’t need special treatment, he just needs to be treated fairly. Just looking at Guardiola's incredible reaction is enough to say it all.