Why Bryan Mbeumo can be the main man at Brentford
Amorim said it was not that one particular display from Mbeumo, who helped the south-west Londoners win 4-3 in early May, that convinced him to sign the forward.
However, his overall quality, especially out of possession, ensured he would be a top target and Ruben totally understands why Brentford were reluctant to sell such an asset in the summer.
“It was not that performance,” stated the boss. “But [it] helped me to understand that he’s a very good player, not [just] with the ball, without the ball. And when you see that live, it’s completely different.
“When you see a guy doing that, with all due respect, it’s not because he’s in Manchester United. He was in Brentford, he was sometimes defending as a right-back. So, that was really important to have that feeling live. And if I’m the owner of Brentford, I will do the same, to keep the best players and try to sell the best players for big amounts. So, I completely understand that situation.”
