“He doesn’t have a choice now but to bench him, his actions led the last goal against us. It would have been an easy win for us” – This is according to Sir Alex Ferguson as he says that Amorim is left with no choice after Man Utd flop delivers 4/10 nightmare despite ignoring Mount’s warning.

As Manchester United and Bournemouth exchanged blows in a chaotic encounter, teenage defender Ayden Heaven found it difficult to cope with the pace and intensity of the match.

United went ahead three separate times but were unable to protect their advantage on each occasion, eventually settling for a dramatic 4–4 draw. While the spectacle entertained neutral viewers on Monday night, those inside Old Trafford were left frustrated, knowing their side had let slip another prime chance to push closer to the Premier League’s top five.

Heaven came under particular scrutiny for his role in United’s defensive struggles. The young centre-back was directly involved in Bournemouth’s opening two goals, drawing criticism for his positioning and reactions.

Despite earning praise from Wayne Rooney for “excellent” displays last season, the 19-year-old has found consistency hard to come by in recent outings. According to reports, Mason Mount had encouraged Heaven to close down Antoine Semenyo before Bournemouth’s first equaliser, but the defender allowed the winger too much space, ultimately losing the duel inside the area.

Heaven was again caught out moments later, failing to track Evanilson’s movement for the visitors’ second goal. His performance earned a harsh 4/10 rating from The Sun, reflecting a difficult night for the former Arsenal academy prospect.

The same report suggested Ruben Amorim may now be inclined to end Heaven’s run in the centre of defence, even if that requires accelerating Lisandro Martinez’s return to the starting XI.

Martinez recently made his comeback after nearly ten months sidelined with an ACL injury sustained in February. So far, Amorim has opted for a cautious approach, easing the Argentine back into action rather than risking a setback.

Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire remain the manager’s preferred central options, though Amorim has admitted uncertainty over their availability for the upcoming clash with Aston Villa.

Heaven’s recent match ratings underline his struggles:

• West Ham: 3/10
• Wolves: 6/10
• Bournemouth: 4/10

While his trial in the middle of the defence has not gone to plan, it is worth noting that Heaven showed real promise last season when deployed on the left side of a back three — a role that arguably suits him far better.