December 4th 2024.
Ruben Amorim faced his first setback as the manager of Manchester United when they were defeated by Arsenal on Wednesday night. As he continues to strive for balance within his team, four key players are facing time constraints on the field. The Gunners secured a 2-0 victory at the Emirates, thanks to some cleverly crafted corner kick strategies by Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff.
Unfortunately, United had to face this challenge without Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez, who were both serving suspensions, as well as Luke Shaw who was dealing with another injury. However, there were some positive changes in the line-up, with Harry Maguire returning to the starting eleven for the first time since October, and Mason Mount making his first league appearance since August. Additionally, Tyrell Malacia made his long-awaited Premier League comeback after recovering from a severe knee injury last week in the Europa League.
But the biggest highlight of the night was the debut of Leny Yoro, who finally took the field in the second half after being sidelined with a fractured metatarsal during pre-season. With so many players still working their way back to full fitness, Amorim emphasized the importance of being cautious in his selection process.
During his post-match press conference, Amorim was asked about his decision to rotate players, specifically Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo who started on the bench. He explained, "It's not because I like to constantly change things up, but because I want to have a fully fit squad. For example, Harry Maguire has a limited amount of time on the field, as does Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount, and Leny Yoro."
He went on to elaborate, "We have to manage not only winning games, but also different methodologies and ways of playing, which require our players to cover more ground and press harder. Tomorrow, we will assess everyone and if there is a risk of injury, they will not play. It's crucial for us to have a fully functioning team in order to succeed."
Despite the initial setbacks, Amorim was able to utilize the talents of Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo, and Joshua Zirkzee, who all made an impact when they were brought on in the second half. These players had also shone in their previous game against Everton, where United secured a 4-0 victory. With the next game against Nottingham Forest coming up on Saturday, Amorim and his team are focused on improving and building a strong squad.
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