As night falls and the drums beat for the English League Cup quarter-final, Manchester United manager Paul Amorim, a wise man on the pitch, bared his soul in front of the Sky Sports cameras to give an in-depth analysis of his team's squad layout, tactical intentions and the players' form at the crucial moment when he is about to go head-to-head with Tottenham Hotspur.

As the star-studded Gana Joe returned to the lineup and sat on the bench waiting for his moment, Amorim was not shy about his praise. He commented that Ghana Joe's training ground is like a tiger coming down the mountain, the speed of the fast, sharp breakthrough, one-on-one confrontation ability is one of the best, is undoubtedly the team's offensive end of a sharp edge. Amorim is convinced that the youngster has been sharpened and is ready to fight for the team.

In the face of the upcoming match, Amorim was outspoken that every step of United's journey is crucial, not only as a solemn promise to the passionate fans, but also as a way for the team to pursue higher achievements. He admits that while a cup victory is a great joy for the fans, United's ultimate dream is the Premier League crown.

Speaking about Rashford's absence, Amorim revealed that the decision was made after much deliberation, taking into account the player's current form and the specific demands of the game. He emphasized that every player is fighting hard in the same competitive environment and the choice to drop a particular player was made to keep the team in top shape for the hard-fought battle.

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