Struggling United after a series of defeats: "It's distressing to witness losses, yet..."
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After Manchester United's nail-biting 4-3 loss to Brentford, rubbing salt in the wound, manager Ruben Amorim discussed the team's precarious position in a frank post-match interview. Emphasizing the importance of the Europa League final on the horizon, he justified his decisions, highlighting a bright future, albeit with a dash of disappointment.
"I'm all about the young guns and the way we controlled the game in parts. We had our struggles with set pieces in the initial 30 minutes, which was predictable given our lack of height. In the second half, we came close to leveling the score, displaying resilience [1]. However, we didn't quite make it," he started off, echoing words from the BBC report.
He continued, "Altering the team lineup? We're playing for titles, and it's our job, as a club, to prepare accordingly. Adjusting rosters for various competitions brings stress, no doubt, but it's part of the game," he added, addressing concerns about player rotations.
The coach then addressed De Ligt's injury, "Likely just a niggle, nothing major, but I can't confirm anything yet. Maguire stepped in, and Shaw had to be subbed due to Thursday's match coming up," he sighed.
Finally, Amorim addressed the team's defensive issues, "Tyler showed promise but, my dear boy, he's still green. He needs more support from Ahmad. They both have a lot to learn about the demands of big-time games," he concluded.
Avoiding comments on the refereeing, Amorim reiterated the need for his squad to adapt and juggle immediate results with the long-term goal of the Europa League title. The focus remains on molding his young charges, forging them into the next generation of United legends.
- Manager Ruben Amorim commended the team's resilience in the second half, stating they came close to equalizing against Brentford despite initial struggles with set pieces.
- In response to queries about team lineup changes, Amorim defended the club's preparation for multiple competitions, acknowledging that adjustments induce stress, but it's a necessary aspect of sports.
- Amorim expressed concerns about defender Tyler, stating he's still inexperienced and needs more support from his partner, Ahmad, to cope with the demands of big-time football games.
- Commenting on injury concerns, Amorim mentioned De Ligt might have a minor injury, with Maguire replacing him, and Shaw getting substituted due to a forthcoming match.
- Despite a disappointing loss to Brentford, Amorim emphasized the importance of the Europa League final and his commitment to developing the younger players, with the ultimate goal of shaping them into the next generation of Manchester United legends.
