Dwight Yorke has advised Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim to let go of Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans, suggesting their departure would benefit both the club and its fans.
Yorke believes United must turn a new page as they navigate a challenging period under Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag three months ago.
Despite Amorim’s reputation as a successful coach, having led Sporting Lisbon to two league titles, United remains in the bottom half of the Premier League.
With five losses in their last seven league matches, the Red Devils face mounting pressure to revamp their squad.
Yorke, a former United striker, insists Maguire and Evans no longer fit the team’s long-term plans. Maguire, once a pivotal figure, has seen his influence wane, while veteran Evans risks stalling the progress of Leny Yoro, a £52m signing and rising star at just 19 years old.
Speaking to CoinCasino, Yorke said, “Harry Maguire has been a great servant for Manchester United, winning trophies and giving his best.
But it’s time for the club to move on. Even Jonny Evans, who I respect immensely, should make way for younger players like Leny Yoro to flourish.”
Yorke drew parallels to Sir Alex Ferguson’s decisive management style, emphasizing that the legendary manager would have acted swiftly in such situations.
“Ferguson always knew when it was time to let players go, and I believe fans would understand if Maguire left now,” Yorke added.
While Manchester United showed glimpses of improvement with a 2-2 draw against Liverpool, an FA Cup win over Arsenal, and a comeback victory against Southampton, their progress was undermined by a 3-1 loss to Brighton at Old Trafford.
Yorke remained cautious about the team’s prospects for the season. “The Premier League is unpredictable, and I foresee a bumpy ride for United.
Finishing eighth or ninth seems realistic, given their current struggles. The lack of depth in forward positions makes a top-six finish unlikely,” he said.
Highlighting the team’s inconsistency, Yorke concluded, “Wins against Arsenal and Liverpool might excite fans, but they’re only masking deeper issues. United need to address these problems to truly move forward.”