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Ruben Amorim appears to be like on throughout Manchester United’s Premier League match in opposition to Ipswich City. (Photograph by Richard Pelham/Getty Photos)
Ruben Amorim has accused his new Manchester United gamers of ‘pondering an excessive amount of’ of their 1-1 draw with Ipswich City on Sunday.
The Crimson Devils took the lead simply two minutes into Amorim’s reign via Marcus Rashford however had been pegged again by Omari Hutchinson’s Forty third-minute equaliser.
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Though they rallied close to the tip, United had goalkeeper Andre Onana to thank for his or her level at Portman Street. The Cameroon worldwide made quite a few large saves at key moments, together with twice denying Liam Delap from shut vary.
For United supporters, there have been positives. United supplied glimpses of what they will do underneath their new supervisor, who fielded a brand new 3-4-3 system and oversaw some extra fluid passing.
However for Amorim, he’s doubtless now getting a grasp on how large of a process awaits him at Outdated Trafford following his arrival from Sporting CP — the place he gained two league titles and two cups in 4 years.
Ruben Amorim assesses Man Utd debut
Ruben Amorim speaks to Alejandro Garnacho throughout Man Utd’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich. (Photograph by Richard Pelham/Getty Photos)
Assessing the sport after the full-time whistle, Amorim stated his gamers had been ‘pondering an excessive amount of’ and failing to benefit from promising counter-attack conditions.
Nevertheless, he did closely caveat his examination with the truth that as a full squad, United have solely had two days collectively since Amorim’s arrival.
“My gamers had been pondering an excessive amount of within the recreation. We had simply two days altogether, we’d like extra,” Amorim stated (through BBC Sport).
“They depart us one in opposition to one and now we have to make use of these moments. It was a troublesome match, we misplaced some balls with out stress.
“While you begin like this, you must management the ball. We can’t do it in the meanwhile however they actually, actually tried. They’re actually attempting they usually need this.
“Now we have to handle the brand new concepts now and attempt to be higher for the following stage.”
United have a busy week forward with house ties in opposition to Bodo/Glimt and Everton within the Europa League and Premier League, respectively.
