Ruben Amorim confirms goalkeeper selection ahead of Manchester Derby.

Sep 12, 2025 1 min read
Ruben Amorim confirms goalkeeper selection ahead of Manchester Derby.
Ruben Amorim during press conference for the Manchester Derby.

Ruben Amorim spoke to the media where he gave plenty of updates about the match-day squad ahead of the Manchester Derby.

Bayindir gets the nod.

The United Gaffer has confirmed that Altay Bayindir will start against Man City, ahead of new signing, 23 year old Senne Lammens.

"It is the same thing I do with different positions but Altay is going to continue, it's a different league, different country and they will fight for the position"

Altay Bayindir.

Amorim on signing Senne Lammens.

The Portuguese manager also spoke about if he was pleased with the signing of Senne Lammens which led to positive words for the Belgian.

"We are really pleased. He is a goalkeeper with a lot of potential. We are in the moment where we need a goalkeeper to be really strong, have a lot of experience but we also have to look at the present, but with focus on the future."

"Senne Lemmens has the potential to be Man United goalkeeper for many, many years."

Three players injured ahead of Derby.

Amorim also gave United fans a huge worry with news that players: Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot will be unavailable for Sunday's match due to injury.

"They are out of this game, I don't know how long it's going to take. We need these guys to be a competitive team. We have very good players, who are eager to play. so we will be competitive on Sunday. But they are out."

Matheus Cunha (left) and Mason Mount (right)

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