November 24th 2024.
Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, recently expressed his concerns about the decision-making abilities of his players. He specifically called out Joshua Zirkzee and Jonny Evans for their performance in United's 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on Sunday.
Despite a promising start with Marcus Rashford scoring within the first two minutes, United struggled to maintain their lead throughout the game. Ipswich had a chance to equalize, but Andre Onana's impressive save denied them. However, they eventually found an equalizer through Omari Hutchinson's long-range strike that deflected off Noussair Mazraoui's head and into the top corner of United's goal.
In an attempt to turn the game around, Amorim made five changes in the second half, bringing on Luke Shaw, Manuel Ugarte, Rasmus Hojlund, Zirkzee, and Mason Mount. However, Amorim was not pleased with Zirkzee's performance, noting that he needs to work harder at getting into the box during United's attacks.
When asked about the team's decision-making, Amorim told Sky Sports that it is a major concern and not something that should need to be coached at this level. He emphasized the importance of keeping possession and knowing when to make the right passes, especially when players are in scoring positions.
Amorim also pointed out Evans' failure to press Hutchinson, who was finding space to turn towards United's defence. He believed that Evans should have been more aggressive in marking his opponent, but he also acknowledged that the team needs more time to work on their reactions and physical abilities.
One player that Amorim hopes to involve more in the team's build-up play is Bruno Fernandes. He praised Fernandes for his ability to make long passes and emphasized the importance of having him closer to the ball. However, he also acknowledged that they cannot rely on him too heavily and need to find a balance in their tactics.
Overall, Amorim believes that the team's understanding of the game needs improvement, rather than just focusing on the system they play. He acknowledged that it will take time to work on these things, but he is determined to help the team reach their full potential.
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