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Ruben Amorim must now demand more from one Manchester United star after the player’s performance against Lyon in the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday.The Red Devils are now through to the semi-finals of the Europa League after Manchester United knocked Lyon out of the competition at Old Trafford.United had to come from behind against Lyon on Thursday evening, despite Ruben Amorim’s men leading the French side 2-1 at half-time in the second-leg clash.
"We tried Maguire up front because he's the only one capable of scoring with his head."Ruben Amorim on his substitutions that were key in Man United's comeback 🧠🎙 @julesbreach | 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.
com/0see67nKZx— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 17, 2025 The Red Devils blew their advantage in the second half against the Ligue 1 outfit and Lyon managed to take control of the tie in the second half of extra time.Lyon were 4-2 up against United before the Red Devils staged a dramatic late comeback and ensured their progression to the next round of the Europa League.Goals from Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire pulled United back into the contest on Thursday evening and sealed the Red Devils’ emphatic 5-4 win.
READ MORE: Man Utd fans have lot to say about Ruben Amorim’s ‘absolute warrior’ vs Lyon, he ‘invoked his prime’ form for performance Photo by Michael Regan – UEFA/UEFA via Getty ImagesRuben Amorim must now expect more from Mason Mount after the player’s performance in Man Utd’s Europa League win over LyonMason Mount climbed off the bench late in the second half against Lyon after Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim swapped him out for Manuel Ugarte.The 26-year-old former Chelsea ace has been making sporadic appearances for United since his return from injury after the March international break.Mason Mount’s season at Old Trafford has been disrupted due to injuries and the United star is yet to shine at the Red Devils since his 2023 move to Chelsea.
The ex-England international picked up important first-team minutes for United against Lyon, but Mount made very little impact on Thursday evening.Andre Onana ran to celebrate with Ruben Amorim after Man United's winner ❤️📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.
com/pSEJZCwI2c— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 17, 2025 Mount offered a fresh pair of legs in the match after United blew their advantage, but the former Blues ace still looked out of place at times in attack.The current United No 7 shirt holder has only managed 17 appearances in the 2024-25 campaign due to injuries, though he hasn’t scored or assisted once this season.Mount is built for Amorim’s tactical system at United and the former Three Lions star must step up in the final third now after easing his return to the first-team squad.
READ MORE: Man Utd fans all in agreement about Kobbie Mainoo after performance vs Lyon, ‘cannot believe’ claim is so perfect Ruben Amorim sends a clear message about Man Utd players after the Lyon match in the Europa League at Old TraffordSpeaking after the second-leg quarter-final result against Lyon, Amorim said that the “most important” thing for United players right now is the Europa League campaign.“These kind of moments can help a lot of players in this kind of season and this kind of context,” he explained, as per Manchester United’s official website.“These moments can create a connection between fans and players and we can forget for a few minutes the kind of season we are having.
“But again, today is a good feeling, but tomorrow we need to start everything again and focus on players and if they are fit to play.“We have to take risks and save it with some players and if we look at our season.“The most important for everybody is the Europa League.
”United will face Wolves and Bournemouth in the Premier League ahead of their first-leg Europa League semi-final encounter against La Liga side Athletic Bilbao..
