November 25th 2024.
Manchester United's recent match against Ipswich ended in a 1-1 draw, with new head coach Ruben Amorim making his debut on the sidelines. This comes after the club's former coach, Erik ten Hag, was let go last month, and Amorim was quickly brought in as his successor. Amorim, who was previously approached by Manchester City, remained in charge of Sporting until the recent international break. This means that Sunday's match was the first time United fans got to see the 39-year-old Portuguese in action in the Premier League.
The match started off on a high note for United, with Marcus Rashford scoring the opening goal just two minutes into the game. The team looked more structured and in control, even without the ball. However, Ipswich managed to equalize just before half-time, leaving the final score at 1-1. United's recent form has been inconsistent, with the team dropping points in three out of their last four matches in the English top flight. However, Amorim will have another chance to prove himself when United takes on Bodo Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday night.
In a post-match analysis on Optus Sport, former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright shared his thoughts on United's performance under Amorim. He encouraged fans to be patient with the new coach, acknowledging that while there were improvements in the team's structure, there is still room for growth and development. Wright believes that the focus should be on the team's performances, rather than just results, and that with time and the right players, Amorim's tactics will work for United.
When asked about where United should aim to finish this season, Wright suggested that sixth place would be a "perfect" outcome. He pointed out that when Amorim took over, the team was in 14th place, and with the pressure off, the remainder of the season can serve as a "free hit" for the coach and his players. Wright also believes that a successful finish to the season will only strengthen Amorim's position and give him more leverage in the summer transfer window. Ultimately, he believes that a sixth-place finish should be considered a positive outcome for United, given the circumstances with a new manager coming in.
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