Manchester United supervisor Ruben Amorim advised his gamers lacked “understanding” of sport administration after Bournemouth gained 3-0 at Outdated Trafford for a second successive season on Sunday.
Dean Huijsen’s Thirtieth-minute header, Justin Kluivert’s penalty after 61 minutes and Antoine Semenyo’s aim two minutes later ensured United stayed thirteenth, eight factors off fourth place.
“After the penalty and the [swift] third aim, it was actually robust for the gamers and followers,” Amorim mentioned after United suffered a second successive dwelling defeat, by way of BBC Sport.
“It’s a really troublesome second, however we already knew that it was a troublesome context. Our focus is to take care of calm if you [let in] a aim.
“We’ve to handle these moments and attempt to move some calm to the gamers, understanding that the sport has totally different moments.”
🗣️ “It’s laborious to push for 2 or three wins. We’re attempting. However this sport was laborious on us”
Ruben Amorim displays on Man Utd’s 3-0 loss to Bournemouth 🔴 pic.twitter.com/ytBCa38Y7l
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 22, 2024
Amorim: United ‘prepared for problem’
Huijsen’s opener underlined United’s fragility from set-pieces because the Cherries went fifth above Aston Villa and Manchester Metropolis.
Bruno Fernandes despatched a shot large and was denied by visiting goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga earlier than half-time as Amorim tasted defeat for a fourth time in his nine-game tenure.
“We conceded one foul, one set-piece and [conceded],” mentioned the Portuguese, who arrived from Sporting on November 1.
“Then we had a number of alternatives – with out enjoying actually, very well, we have been profitable second balls, creating probabilities and getting close to the aim. We’ve a technique to enhance: to coach. We’re able to face the problem.”
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— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) December 22, 2024
Marcus Rashford return unsure
Amorim was non-committal about Marcus Rashford’s involvement when United go to Wolves of their subsequent fixture on December 26 (5.30pm GMT).
Former England ahead Rashford is beneath contract till 2028 however has been omitted of United’s final three matchday squads.
United have misplaced 4 of their final 5 home matches as they put together to host Newcastle on December 30 (8pm) earlier than visiting present leaders Liverpool on January 5 (4.30pm).