Bryan Mbeumo is experiencing a challenging period at Manchester United, raising questions about his role and effectiveness within the team. Since the arrival of Michael Carrick, the Cameroonian international has seen his playing time decrease and his impact on the field diminish, contrasting with his promising start.
Mbeumo, who arrived in July 2025 from Brentford for around 80 million euros, quickly established himself as a key element of Manchester United's attack. He scored a series of goals, quickly reaching the milestone of nine achievements. However, in recent weeks, his dynamic has reversed. He has remained silent in his last five appearances and even started a match on the bench, coming on in the 71st minute during a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford.
This situation is partly explained by the competition from Benjamin Šeško, who seems to better fit Michael Carrick's current plans. Mbeumo, who wore the colors of France in the youth categories, chose to represent Cameroon at the international level, participating in the 2022 World Cup.
Mbeumo's decline comes at a crucial moment in the season, as Manchester United fights for a place in the Champions League. Every individual performance counts, and Mbeumo remains an important part of the squad, despite his slump.
To regain a starting spot, the Cameroonian winger will have to quickly reverse the trend, find his way back to the net and adapt to the demands of the system put in place by Michael Carrick. His statistics for the 2025-2026 season show 27 appearances and 9 goals scored. Mbeumo's contract with Manchester United expires on June 30, 2030.
