Boxing Day arrives for Manchester United in a delicate situation. The arrival of Rúben Amorim, in place of the dismissed Erik ten Hag, This did not bring about the change in trend that the fans were so hoping for and the ‘red devils’ are in a disappointing 13th place in the Premier. League.
The incredible comeback in the last minutes of the Manchester derby against City at the Etihad (1-2) has been a mirage since Sunday Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth storm Old Trafford with an embarrassing 0-3.
Just two wins in six days
Amorim has been unable to turn things around and United have two wins and a draw in the six games since his arrival. Besides, the strained relationship between the Portuguese coach and Marcus Rashford, not being called up in the last few games because he was not at his best level, made the atmosphere even more difficult.
Last week Rashford, a player who has trained at the club since he was young, He revealed in an interview his desire to leave to face other challenges and on Monday Amorim questioned the player’s environment for prompting him to make these statements.
“Rashford? It’s my decision”
On Tuesday Amorim was again questioned about the ‘Rashford’ affair. “I talk to him every day…not about the interview he did, but about his performance. Leaving the call was my decision. He wants to play, he tries. “It’s my decision, only my decision,” insisted the Portuguese.
Regarding United’s situation, he admitted that “I’m very frustrated, like the fans, but I know what I have to do. But then we have to solve some problems step by step, finding answers to everything.” And he added: “I do things my way, and this is the only way I know. Otherwise, I will be lost. “I know what I’m doing.”
After the setback against Bournemouth, United visit Wolverhampton, second last and in the relegation zone but revived afterwards the firing of Gary O’Neil. The debut of Victor Pereira On the bench it had an immediate effect: after four consecutive defeats, Wolves fell 0-3 to Leicester, a direct rival for permanence.
Source: La Verdad
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