The Manchester United star could have ended his teammate’s career in a rare match against Arsenal, Rubén Amorim has found an option

Still, Ruben Amorim The men stepped forward, and out of Dalot, whose departure was cut shortevery player could feel proud to be part of the effort.

The team was full of heroes, from The resurgence of Altay Bayindir to Harry Maguire’s rise to untouchable status but another star’s display could have ended his teammate’s career.

Toby Collyer shines at first opportunity

The 2024/25 season began with a lot of optimism for Toby Collier since he was pointed out as the player Erik ten Hag had identified for a breakthrough.

Encouraging pre-season performances reinforced those claims, but then everything turned upside down for both Ten Hag and Collyer.

He Manchester United manager He was fired and injuries forced Collyer to watch from the sidelines as the man who trusted him failed to save his job.

Rubén Amorim entered and Collyer again missed crucial first weeks of training under the new coach when everyone gets familiar with a different way of playing.

Against Arsenal he had his first opportunity to play with Amorim after Being on the bench for several games.and in that baptism of fire, he emerged with his reputation enhanced.

Thrown in in the 81st minute, Collyer ended up playing 39 minutes due to extra time and was full of energy and bite throughout the game.

As Arsenal increased the pressure on United’s ten men, Collyer’s industriousness was exactly what a United midfield needed as he, alongside Manuel Ugarte, pressed and harassed everything in sight.

He even went ahead a couple of times to create overloads at moments that would have Manchester United fans Remembering another selfless midfielder who is now getting his due: Scott McTominay.

Amorim has maintained that the buzzword during his tenure is “intensity” and if there was ever a player who personified that word, it is Collyer. In 39 minutes against Arsenal he showed it. That’s bad news for your teammate.

Collyer could have ended Casemiro’s career at Manchester United

To begin with, it’s worth mentioning that Casemiro’s Man Utd career already appears to be in its final stages, so it wouldn’t take much to end it.

In fact, Casemiro would be close to moving to Saudi Arabia with Al Nassralthough he The club’s media advisor denied the immediate claims..

Still, should his salary make a move difficult, Collyer’s cameo has ensured that Casemiro’s potential minutes in Old Trafford it will be devoured even more, probably finished completely.

So far, it’s clear that Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo are Amorim’s starting midfielders but beyond them, Casemiro has maintained rotation status due to Mason Mount’s injury and his defensive profile.

If Collyer can prove that he is a decent team option who can provide the energy and bite that Casemiro no longer can, then he will immediately usurp the Brazilian in the pecking order.

Casemiro’s Man Utd career was already flickering before Arsenal, Collyer could have exploited it one last time to extinguish it completely at the Emirates Stadium.

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