Manchester United’s turbulent season has just been rocked by another shocking revelation. Under-fire manager Rúben Amorim has finally broken his silence on the struggles plaguing his side, and in doing so, he has pointed the finger not at tactics, not at the club’s hierarchy, and not even at captain Bruno Fernandes — but at one player he personally fought to keep at Old Trafford.

Speaking candidly after mounting pressure on his job, Amorim admitted:

“The issue isn’t with my tactics or formation—it’s this one Manchester United player who constantly lets me down. The board actually wanted to sell him last summer, but I was the one who begged for him to stay. And now, he’s the one turning against me.”

The revelation has sent shockwaves across the football world, as Amorim has finally named Altay Bayındır, United’s goalkeeper, as the figure who has truly pushed him to the brink.

Bayındır, who arrived from Fenerbahçe with high expectations, was supposed to be the reliable deputy and challenger to André Onana. Instead, he has become the subject of controversy, with reports emerging of clashes behind the scenes, inconsistent performances in training, and growing friction with Amorim’s methods. Sources close to the dressing room suggest the Turkish international has been openly questioning Amorim’s tactics and team selections, a move seen as a betrayal by the Portuguese coach who went out of his way to protect him.

United’s board, it now emerges, were ready to cash in on Bayındır last summer after limited appearances and doubts over his long-term suitability. However, Amorim reportedly stepped in to veto the decision, believing the keeper could still flourish under his system. That faith, it appears, has backfired spectacularly.

Fans have long speculated that something deeper was wrong in the dressing room, as Amorim’s reign has been marked by inconsistency and a lack of cohesion. While Bruno Fernandes often shouldered public criticism for his body language and leadership, Amorim’s latest revelation makes it clear the real tension lies elsewhere. “It’s not Bruno, it’s Bayındır,” one insider was quoted as saying. “Amorim feels let down by someone he trusted most.”

This development could have major consequences for both the manager and the player. If Amorim stays, Bayındır’s future at the club looks untenable. If the board decides to back the goalkeeper instead, Amorim may find himself out of the Old Trafford hot seat sooner rather than later.

Supporters are already reacting furiously online. Many feel Amorim should have been firmer with underperforming players from the start, while others have turned their frustration on Bayındır himself. “If he’s disrupting the manager and not performing, he should go,” one fan raged on social media. Another countered: “This is a distraction — Amorim is making excuses. Blaming Bayındır won’t fix United’s deeper problems.”

The drama couldn’t come at a worse time, with INEOS still considering structural changes and speculation about potential managerial replacements swirling in the background. Big names like Zinedine Zidane, Hansi Flick, and even Xavi Hernández have all been linked in recent weeks, but Amorim’s admission shows just how fragile the current situation is inside Old Trafford.

What happens next could shape United’s immediate future. If Bayındır is pushed out in January, it would be a public show of faith in Amorim. If Amorim is sacked, it will only underline the chaos that has gripped the club since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.

For now, the Portuguese coach has made one thing clear: the biggest obstacle to his United project isn’t tactics, formations, or even the captain’s influence — it’s the one player he once defended, now seen as the reason his reign is hanging by a thread.

😞 “This player has truly pushed Ruben Amorim to the brink of losing his job.”