Reuben Amorim issued a harsh warning that Manchester United must either raise their game or face tough times ahead. Following an 1-1 deadlock with Old Trafford with Fiorentina, Amorim spoke candidly to MUTV after seeing United Snatch win to win the Snapdragon Cup. Despite the draw, he identified areas that needed urgent attention before starting the Premier League season with Arsenal on August 17th.
“It was a tough match today,” Amorim admitted. “It was important to get a sense of playing at Old Trafford, and I think there were some difficulties, especially at the beginning of the first half and the beginning of the second half.
“They have a lot of mobility and we struggle to find the right moment to press. But I think we have control over the game and lack of fluidity in the game.
“But I think it was a great game to prepare to show we need to improve in various areas that we struggle for a while, but sometimes there are players who can play and promote the stadium.”
The summer signatures of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Diego Leon were all supported by Amorim, featuring Cunha and Mbeumo in the clash with Fiorentina.
Amorim expressed his belief that his team is only tapping on a small portion of their potential, saying, “I think they’re 50 or 60% of what they can do. Like any other team, I think we’ll improve over the season.
He acknowledged the tactical challenges the team faced. “For a while, we felt necessary for those who struggled without referring as strikers. We’ll see because we have new players.”
The manager urged him to throw away the gauntlets for players prior to the clash with Arsenal and to acquire his place in the starting lineup through training efforts.
“This is normal, so I have to think about it and they need to fight during the week so they can change my mind.
“It’s going to be tough (we’ll train before Arsenal). We’re about to arrange a week of training, so there are two very strong sessions over time at work. Then it breaks a little.”
