Amorim blames lack of quality for Wolves stalemate

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim offered a blunt assessment of his side's failings following a frustrating 1-1 draw against bottom-of-the-table Wolves. The Portuguese tactician admitted his depleted squad "lacked quality" and creativity after failing to dispatch a side that had lost 12 consecutive matches entering the contest.

Joshua Zirkzee’s deflected opener was canceled out by a Ladislav Krejčí header, leaving United two points adrift of the Champions League places. Amorim pointed to a lack of fluidity, noting that the absence of key creative hubs like Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount has left the team struggling to break down low blocks.

The injury crisis at Carrington is currently compounded by the Africa Cup of Nations, which has claimed Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo. Without the spark provided by Kobbie Mainoo or Fernandes, United have relied on a more industrial midfield pairing of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte, a shift Amorim noted as being "different" in profile.

Despite the setback—United have now failed to win four of their last five home fixtures—the manager remains optimistic about a late-season surge. He insists that once the "fluidity" returns with his fit-again stars, the Red Devils will once again become a formidable force in the hunt for the top four.

As the 2026 race intensifies, United can ill-afford to keep dropping points at the Theatre of Dreams if they wish to secure elite European football. For Amorim, the priority is clear: survive this personnel crisis until the cavalry returns to restore the club's attacking identity.