Tag: Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is reportedly exploring the option of taking his players on overseas bonding trips during the season amid gaps in their schedule. The Red Devils were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two Grimsby last week having also failed to qualify for Europe last season. United's reduced fixture schedule means they face just one midweek game before Christmas – a home match against West Ham on December 3. The club is therefore looking at ways to use the extra preparation time effectively, as reported by The Sun. United's schedule leaves as many as eight days between league games, giving Amorim the chance to plan short overseas camps. Amorim believes short training camps abroad, in destinations such as Portugal's Algarve or the Middle Ea...

Amorim When a team changes manager and the dust settles following the initial hysteria, often one of the first questions to be asked is which players will benefit most from the new man's arrival. If a manager can start to get a tune out of an expensive recruit who has so far failed to prove their worth, they've instant credit in the bank from fans and those within the club's hierarchy. But there's a lot more to it than 'they played well under them before and so this time should be no different'. Take Erik ten Hag's arrival at United as an example. The Dutchman was keen to surround himself with home comforts, regularly targeting players either from, or who had spent time in, the Eredivisie. Yet, having inherited a player he had coached previously at Ajax in Donny van de Beek, he failed t...

Ruben Amorim Manchester United renew interest in Agoume Manchester United are in the market for a midfielder this summer, and could turn to La Liga to fill that need. The Red Devils have been closely linked with Brighton and Hove Albion man Carlos Baleba, but they could be priced out of a move. It seems Ruben Amorim is keen to have someone through the door that can glue things together in the midfield though, and Sevilla man Lucien Agoume has emerged as a surprise candidate for a move. Agoume, who arrived from Inter 18 months ago, initially on loan, started Matias Almeyda’s first game on Sunday and scored a brilliant goal in their 3-2 defeat to Athletic Club. It was reported by Caught Offside that United had an interest in Agoume back in January, but the trail went rather q...

Ruben Amorim Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has backed Bruno Fernandes' criticism of the performance in their 2-2 draw with Everton by saying he's happy for his players to call it out if they see a drop in standards. Fernandes branded parts of the display at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday as "lazy." And asked afterwards whether he supported his captain's claim, Amorim insisted he doesn't have a problem with players pulling each other up as he continues his drive to improve the culture at Old Trafford. "I think I'm happy for the players to have that feeling," said Amorim. "It's saying that they understand the situation. So, it's a good feeling. I think the momentum of the tour was perfect."We had the weeks to work with a good environment, good feeling, and then we go back...

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim walks past the trophy following defeat in the UEFA Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, Spain. Picture date: Wednesday May 21, 2025. Ruben Amorim says he will leave without a pay-off if Manchester United's board and fans want him to after the painful Europa League final loss to Tottenham. The Red Devils wasted their get-out-of-jail-free card at the end of a wretched domestic campaign as the side 16th in the Premier League lost 1-0 to 17th-placed Spurs at San Mames on Wednesday night. "What I can say is that I think it was clear we were the better team, but then we managed not to score again, and then it's really hard to win football matches," Amorim said. "But the guys tried everything to win the game." United's first Europa ...

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United trains with teammates during a training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 semi final second leg match between Manchester United and Athletic Club at Carrington Training Ground on May 07, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim wants to keep captain Bruno Fernandes at the club amid interest from Saudi Arabia. Fernandes' contract runs to 2027 but the Portugal playmaker has been the subject of interest from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, who are thought to be willing to offer a huge salary for the 30-year-old to move before next month's Club World Cup. Amorim knows he must sell players in order to fund an extensive summer squad rebuildi...