Ruben Amorim was spotted visibly frustrated in the technical area during Manchester United’s 4-4 draw with Bournemouth on Monday night. The 40-year-old head coach took his anger out on his behind-the-scenes team, targeting Lenny Yolo in particular.
Footage shared by supporters on social media showed Amorim gesticulating wildly as he returned to his seat, before shouting in his native Portuguese: “It’s been 30 minutes since the ball, what is Lennie doing?” The exact moment during the match when the riot occurred remains unknown.
Earlier this month, Amorim suggested Yoro was “thinking too much” after he appeared depressed on the substitute bench after being sent off in the 54th minute during United’s 2-1 win against Crystal Palace.
“I also talked to him because he thinks too much,” Amorim said. “When he makes mistakes in the game, he struggles because he is too young, but he tries to do everything well. He grows with the game and experiences setbacks, which is not easy for someone so young.
“He can’t have that (reaction) to people with the attitude he had when he came on the bench. He understands that, but it was really frustrating.”
“It shows he cares. He knows it wasn’t his best game, but he did some things well, and I showed him that. He’s healthy and ready for the next challenge.”
Despite taking the lead three times, United were unable to maintain their lead at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha scored in quick succession to make it 4-3 with 10 minutes remaining.
Amad and Casemiro were also on the scoresheet, but Bournemouth’s late equalizer cost them even more at Old Trafford.
After the game, Amorim said, “It’s really disappointing. It’s really disappointing.”
“It was a crazy game. It may look like we lost two points in the second half, but I think we lost them in the first half. We created the most chances. We should have gone into half-time with a different result.”
“In the end we should have been rewarded more. It was an enjoyable game for everyone at home. I think we started really well. The first half was very good. The result could have been completely different.”
“Then again, like with Nottingham (Forest), we lost concentration six minutes into the second half and they scored two goals, but we managed to get back into the game.
“We scored two goals again, so we have to finish the game. When we have the ball and take the throw-in, we have to think: not to score again, but to stay calm and finish the game.”
“In the end, it was a fun game.”
