In Matchweek 6 of the Premier League, Manchester United faced Brentford away from home. In the second half, Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty, and Amorim’s gesture of being too afraid to watch the penalty was once again captured by cameras.
In the previous second round of the EFL Cup, Manchester United suffered a humiliating defeat and were eliminated by League Two side Grimsby Town. During the penalty shootout, Amorim looked somber throughout from the sidelines: he sat in the bench area, bowed his head and stared at the ground, completely avoiding the scene of players taking penalties.
In the second half of the match against Brentford, Mbeumo won a penalty opportunity. Unfortunately, Bruno Fernandes missed this chance to equalize the score. Before the penalty was taken, the camera panned to Amorim—he still couldn’t bring himself to watch the penalty, sitting on the bench with his head bowed.
Amorim’s gesture quickly sparked heated discussions on social media, with many fans questioning the manager’s mentality.
