Manchester United are preparing for a pivotal Premier League showdown against Brentford at the Gtech Stadium tomorrow, with manager Ruben Amorim full of praise for Bryan Mbeumo as he heads back to the ground where his career first took off.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference (via ManUtd.com), Amorim highlighted Mbeumo’s value: “What he’s been doing is really important. He brings light to the dressing room. He’s not the most vocal, but he’s always supportive. His work rate, pressing, and new dimension in attack compared to last season make me very happy with him.”
Mbeumo previously spent six years at Brentford, refining his game and becoming one of the league’s most dangerous forwards. During his time there, he scored 72 goals and delivered 51 assists across 242 appearances before completing a headline £70 million transfer to Manchester United this summer.
Since his arrival at Old Trafford, the 26-year-old Cameroon international has made an immediate impact, scoring twice in six outings and earning the August Player of the Month award. His attacking numbers speak volumes: 15 shots and nine chances created in five league matches, placing him among the top attackers in the competition.
Tomorrow’s fixture promises to be an emotional return for Mbeumo, as he faces his old club for the first time since leaving. Amorim is expected to deploy him in the right-sided No.10 role, potentially linking up with Cunha just behind young striker Benjamin Sesko.
For United, Mbeumo’s energy and attacking spark could prove decisive, while for the player himself, it’s a reunion fuelled by both sentiment and ambition.
