Five Players who are playing for their future at Manchester United.

 15th in the league. 4 wins in 14 league games since Amorim took over. Manchester United are on the way to their worst ever season since 1974 when they were relegated under Tommy Docherty. There are many factors which have lead to this abysmal season. While some United fans are already turning on Amorim, the majority say that the players are not good enough to play for a club of United's stature. Here are five players whose futures are in serious doubt at Old Trafford.

Rasmus Hojlund

Signed for an initial 64 million pounds on a five year deal, he made his debut against Arsenal replacing Martial. A lot was expected from the big Scandinavian as the United fans were hoping they had finally signed a young striker capable of scoring 20-25 goals a season. Although he had an amazing Champions league campaign, Hojlund took 15 leagues games to open his account in the league. Once he scored against Aston Villa on boxing day, he went on an incredible run of 7 goals in 6 league games which got him the February Premier League Player of the Month.

Rasmus Hojlund has only 2 goals from 20 league appearances this season.

 He also had one of the best chance conversion rates last season. All this indicates that the Dane can score 20 goals a season. But this season, he has only 2 goals in the league. Not only scoring but his overall play has regressed due to a number of different factors including the poor systems he has played in. But with Manchester United desparate for goals and patience already running out for Ruben Amorim, we might see a different number 9 at the theatre of dreams next season.

Luke Shaw

This is Shaw's 11th season at Old Trafford and it's fair to say it's been quite a hit and miss for him. Never the first choice under Jose Mourinho, Shaw was immense under Solskjaer and in Ten Hag's first season. But he has not started a game for United in little over a year now. His double leg break in 2014 means that he cannot stay fit for the whole season however hard he tries. He is still one of the best in the world when fit but his injury problems have worsened this season. With only 3 appearances for United this season the question is can the club afford to keep such an injury prone player in their books?

Luke Shaw has only played 18 times for United over the past two years.

Mason Mount

A signing which demonstrates everything wrong with Manchester United's transfers over the last decade. United spent the whole first half of summer 2023 trying to sign him when he was available for the free next season. Highly injury prone since joining United, Mount has played only 32 times in two seasons. With no notable performances in two seasons, patience is running out among United fans. Although his skillset helps him fit perfectly in Ruben Amorim's 3-4-2-1, with Amad Diallo impressing Amorim and Bruno Fernandes being virtually untouchable, the path looks narrow for Mount to make his way back into the team. Maybe leaving in the summer may be the best for all parties involved.

Mason Mount has not reached the expectations of United fans.

Casemiro

A departure which looks inevitable, Casemiro looks a shadow of his past. After an incredible first season at United, an injury early in the second season meant he missed a month or two sitting on the sidelines. He has never been the same. His pace has decreased and whenever he plays teams target him and try to exploit his lack of pace. His tendency to look for a risky direct pass also does not align with Ruben Amorim's philosopy as the Brazilian has started only 4 league games under Amorim. Everyone expected him to leave in the winter as offers were expected from Saudi Arabia but his recent interview saying he wants to stay has raised questions. Will he leave in the summer? Does Ruben Amorim want him in the dressing room or is he simply an unsaleable asset due to his huge wages?

Casemiro was linked to a move to Saudi in January.

Joshua Zirkzee

Joshua Zirkzee was the Serie A Young player of the year last season. He scored on his United debut against Fulham this season. But since then it's going nowhere but downhill. He has till not adapted to the pace of English football and Zirkzee's spell at United has been characterized by missed chances and frustrating gameplay. He has shown signs of what he can do but it's nowhere near enough.

 Ruben Amorim's system also needs a fast pacey striker to run into channels. So unless Zirkzee adapts to the 10 position in the system, he does not fit the bill. He has the talent but it's upto him and Ruben Amorim to try and unlock that talent- something many players and managers have failed to do over the years at Old Trafford. It's still his first season at the club but time is running out quickly for the Dutchman if he wants to make it at Old Trafford. 

By Parth Gokhale