On December 22nd, Beijing time, the night is low, the fire of the 17th round of the English Premier League is about to ignite at Old Trafford. Manchester United, the holy land of soccer, will welcome Bournemouth. In this tense atmosphere, Manchester United's manager Amorim faced the media and made an in-depth analysis of the team's recent situation, players' health and future blueprint.
Regarding Mason's (Mount) injury, Amorim revealed that the central midfielder will be sidelined for a few weeks, while the timetable for his comeback is still unknown. Meanwhile, Amorim confirmed the eligibility of Marcus (Rashford) and explained why Rashford missed today's game, emphasizing that it was not a disciplinary issue but a continuation of previous reasons for absence.
Talking about the team's recent performance, Amorim said that the team's performance in the opponent's penalty area has improved significantly, the number of shots on goal has increased, the speed and the intensity of pressing have improved, and the understanding of the game has also deepened. Nevertheless, he also admitted that the team's loss in the English League Cup was regrettable, and hoped that the players could focus on the upcoming Premier League showdown.
Speaking about Anthony's journey at Manchester United, Amorim expressed his recognition of Anthony's efforts and potential despite the challenging career path he is currently on. Amorim encouraged Anthony to grow in confidence and pledged his full support to grow into a better player.
In response to concerns about Mason's frequent injuries, Amorim said that addressing player injuries is not his primary responsibility, but he will assist Mason in adapting to training during his recovery period and explore ways to prevent injuries. He admitted that it is difficult for players to reach their best form during the recovery period, but United will ensure the best balance of fitness and form through rotations and other means.
Talking about his return to Old Trafford, Amorim is full of anticipation and is eager to share the joy of the game with the fans. He recalls the match against Nottingham Forest, and despite the defeat, he is confident that United will revitalize their fortunes and make Old Trafford an impenetrable fortress again.
Finally, Amorim revealed that he would be committed to team training if he could have more time. He admitted that with the rotation of players, it becomes especially difficult to train fully, so he is eager to have more time to gel the team and improve the understanding.
