As Manchester United prepares to host rivals Manchester City on Sunday, manager Ruben Amorim faces a crucial test with several key players sidelined.
The Red Devils have been struggling for form, currently sitting 13th in the Premier League, and a win against City is essential for Amorim to steady the ship.
United’s recent struggles have been exacerbated by a series of injuries, with Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, and Amad all unavailable.
However, there is a glimmer of hope with Kobbie Mainoo returning to training, although Amorim has made it clear he will not feature for a full 90 minutes.
On top of that, Matthijs De Ligt has sustained a fresh injury concern, complicating Amorim’s defensive options ahead of the derby.
“We want to win this game, we want to improve in the league table, and especially we want to win games,” Amorim said.
“We are going to have full focus on this game.”
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United’s focus is clear – a victory is paramount to halt the slide and give the fans something to rally behind.
Amorim also mentioned Mason Mount’s fitness ahead of the game, with the midfielder having trained well enough to be in contention for a starting spot after his comeback from injury.
The clash with Manchester City comes at a time when the defending champions have also faced challenges, although they are still expected to present a tough opposition.
Despite their struggles, City’s impressive squad and world-class manager, Pep Guardiola, ensure that they will remain formidable opponents.
Amorim acknowledged the challenge, “I am more focused on our problems; I think we have bigger problems than Manchester City.
“They had problems in that run.
“They have improved.
“They have maybe the best coach in the world.
“They have top players.”
While Amorim is looking at City’s strengths, his main concern is on improving United’s own squad and performance.
“The focus must be on how to improve our team in every aspect,” he added.
Amorim emphasized that, no matter the current struggles, Manchester United must aim for higher standards.
He’s already looking ahead to the future, ensuring that the club will strengthen and improve next season.
With multiple injuries to key players and a challenging fixture ahead, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Ruben Amorim as he seeks to restore Manchester United’s fortunes against their fierce rivals.
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