Amorim tells Man Utd players to improve goal-scoring abilities.

During his press conference, Manchester United's boss Ruben Amorim openly addressed the team's shortcomings in the final third of the field. He expressed his concern over the lack of goals and challenged five players to step up and score more. This season, United has struggled to find the back of the net, with only 13 goals in the Premier League, making them the fourth-worst team in the division.

There have been doubts surrounding the abilities of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, who were both expensive signings, leading Amorim to start Marcus Rashford as a striker in his first game in charge against Ipswich Town. Although Rashford managed to score within the first two minutes, he was largely ineffective for the rest of the game. Amorim also admitted that striker is not Rashford's best position.

Due to their struggles in front of goal, Manchester United has been linked with many potential strikers, including Amorim's former player from Sporting Lisbon, Viktor Gyokeres. However, Amorim downplayed the need for a new striker and emphasized the quality players already on the team who can contribute in the attacking department.

Amorim acknowledged the concern over United's goalscoring issues during the press conference and stated that the team needs to improve as a whole. He believes that the team has talented players who are capable of scoring goals, but they need to work together and improve collectively. He also mentioned the need for players like Rashford, Hojlund, Zirkzee, and even Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo to step up and score more goals.

Rashford, who scored 30 goals in his first season under Erik ten Hag, saw a significant decrease in his numbers last season. Amorim expressed his desire to help Rashford find the right position and get back to his best form. He also emphasized the importance of Rashford being himself and wanting to improve on the field.

Amorim's next challenge as Manchester United's boss is a Europa League match against Bodo/Glimt. He expects a tough game against a team that could potentially win the Norwegian league this week. The team has been working on improving their stamina and intensity in training to prepare for this match. Amorim also mentioned the opponents' strengths, such as their ability to play in the pockets and their winning mentality.

After their Europa League commitments, Manchester United will return to Premier League action against Everton. With Amorim at the helm, the team is determined to improve their scoring record and secure a victory in their upcoming matches.

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