Morten Hjulmand-Ruben Amorim reunion plan in danger of collapsing

Manchester United’s drab goalless draw against Leeds United in their first pre-season friendly showed Ruben Amorim exactly where he needed to strengthen. In the first-half, the head coach inexplicably deployed a midfield pairing that lacked both creative spark and defensive ballast, leaving the attack isolated and the defense exposed. The flat performance underscored a critical need for a dynamic presence in the engine room, someone capable of dictating tempo, breaking lines, and shielding the back four. It was a glaring vulnerability, amplified by the lack of cohesive transitions and the ease with which Leeds bypassed United’s central pivot. For Amorim, the answer was clear: a reunion with Morten Hjulmand, his trusted midfield general from Sporting CP.