BREAKING NEWS:‼️ “He’s a great player — it’s just so unfortunate that Ruben Amorim doesn’t know how to use him. I wish I had his type here at City; I could’ve been competing for the title by now.” – Pep Guardiola names the ONE Man United player Amorim is using wrongly

RUBEN AMORIM IS DESTROYING THIS CLUB 😤😤

Manchester, September 16, 2025 — In an explosive post-match interview that has sent shockwaves through the football world, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has openly criticized Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim for misusing a player he describes as “one of the most naturally gifted in the Premier League.” While Guardiola stopped short of naming the player at first, sources close to City quickly confirmed: he was referring to Mason Mount.

Mount, once considered the next big star of English football, has endured a turbulent period at Manchester United since his arrival from Chelsea. The 2025/26 campaign has seen him fall deeper into tactical obscurity under Amorim’s complex system — playing multiple roles, none of them fitting his strengths.

Guardiola’s words have poured gasoline on an already burning fire at Old Trafford.

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🧠 Guardiola Speaks: “He’s a Title-Winning Midfielder – But Not Like This”

Following Manchester City’s 3-0 dismantling of United at the Etihad, Pep Guardiola was unusually candid when asked about United’s tactical setup.

> “Look, I don’t usually talk about other clubs’ players. But I must say — there is one player at United I have always admired. He’s a game-changer, a leader in transitions, a player who brings tempo and balance,” Pep said.

“But it’s sad… because I don’t think his qualities are being used. If I had him at City, I know exactly how to make him shine. With his intelligence, we’d be pushing harder for the title.”

When pressed on who he meant, Guardiola declined to say outright, but sources confirmed it was Mason Mount, who Pep once reportedly wanted at City before he moved to Old Trafford.

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💥 Mount’s Struggles Under Amorim: A Talent Mismanaged?

Mount arrived at United in the summer of 2023 with high expectations. A tireless runner with excellent vision, passing range, and finishing from midfield, he was supposed to be the ideal modern attacking midfielder.

Under Erik ten Hag, he was used as a roaming 8 — often linking up with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro. Though injuries hampered his rhythm, Mount showed flashes of his Chelsea best.

But under Ruben Amorim, Mount has become a ghost.

Used as a wide midfielder in a 3-4-3 system, then dropped into a double pivot, then even bizarrely deployed as a false nine in a recent match against Fulham — Mount has been shuffled around the pitch like a puzzle piece in the wrong box.

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⚠️ Stats Tell the Story

Let’s take a look at the numbers:

Stat 2023/24 Season (Partial) 2025/26 (Under Amorim)

Appearances 24 6

Goals 4 0

Assists 6 1

Key Passes/Game 2.1 0.6

Avg. Position Central Midfield Right Mid / Pivot / False 9

Mount’s decline is not just anecdotal — it’s statistical. Amorim’s rigid structure, which depends heavily on wide-wingbacks and deep midfield pivots, seems incompatible with Mount’s free-roaming, creative style.

One club insider commented:

> “It’s like asking an artist to paint with oven mitts. Mount needs space, trust, and a clear role. Under Amorim, he’s none of those things.”

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😤 Fans Losing Patience — But Not With Mount

After the City defeat, Old Trafford faithful flooded social media not to criticize Mount, but to defend him — and to turn their anger toward Amorim.

> @RedFaithful87: “Mount is quality. It’s Amorim who