Manchester United’s head of sports medicine, Gary O’Driscoll, is set to leave the club after just 18 months in the role. The news comes as a surprise, with club sources confirming that O'Driscoll’s departure is unrelated to the club’s recent round of redundancies or the ongoing injury crisis at the first-team level.

O'Driscoll joined Manchester United from Arsenal in September 2023, a move that was hailed as a significant coup for the club. During his brief tenure, he oversaw numerous changes within the medical department.

However, despite his initial success, O'Driscoll has decided to move on, prompting a shake-up in the club’s medical staff. Jim Moxon, the men’s first-team football doctor, is also leaving the club to take up a new role elsewhere.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has shared his perspective on his relationship with manager Ruben Amorim, admitting that while they have a solid professional connection, they aren't particularly close on a personal level.

Fernandes, who has been in excellent form lately, netting twice and adding one assist in his last three Premier League matches, remains one of the most influential figures at Old Trafford. His brilliant 25-yard free-kick against Arsenal in a 1-1 draw on Sunday underscored his importance to the team.

Since Amorim took over as the permanent United boss in November, the Portuguese midfielder has been a consistent presence, starting 25 of the 26 matches under the new manager. His only absence came when he was suspended for one match following an incident in the game against Newcastle.

Attacking the East Stand in last Friday night’s FA Cup victory over Leicester City, Patrick Dorgu’s positioning came as a surprise. Instead of settling into the left wing-back role United had seemingly brought him in for, the January signing sprinted over to the right flank.

With Diogo Dalot, a natural right-back, continuing at left wing-back, many supporters were left puzzled by Ruben Amorim’s tactical choices.

Paul Scholes does not believe Manchester United made a mistake in appointing Ruben Amorim, but he admits the manager’s head could be “fried” after just a few months in charge. Amorim, who arrived from Sporting Lisbon during the November international break, has struggled to turn things around at Old Trafford, with United sitting 13th in the Premier League.

The Portuguese coach immediately introduced his preferred 3-4-3 system, which brought him success in Portugal, but he has been forced to adapt due to an ill-suited squad. Amorim warned early on that a “storm” was coming, and as results have failed to improve, he is likely counting down to the summer transfer window to rebuild the team.

Ruben Amorim has expressed strong belief in Mason Mount's ability to succeed at Manchester United, praising the midfielder’s dedication and effort since joining the club. Mount, who arrived at Old Trafford from Chelsea for £55 million in 2023, has faced challenges during his debut season, including injuries and limited game time.

Despite these setbacks, the 2021 Champions League winner delivered a standout performance in United’s 3-2 victory over Bodo/Glimt, which Amorim called one of his best displays since joining the club.