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Ruben Amorim was much closer to building something special at Manchester United than many people are willing to admit. There was a clear structure, discipline, identity and a team slowly adapting to his football philosophy. All he needed was time, proper backing and a few quality signings to take the project forward. Instead, the focus shifted to Kobbie Mainoo’s minutes, Marcus Rashford’s return and endless media controversies surrounding the manager. The United media and certain sections of the fanbase allowed personal agendas to become bigger than the rebuilding process. Every decision was turned into an argument, every player left on the bench became a crisis, and Amorim was constantly scrutinised while the players who failed to deliver on the pitch escaped the same level of criticism. Manchester United didn't just lose a manager; they may have abandoned a project that deserved more patience.