Ruben Amorim emphasized that although it was initially difficult as Manchester United's manager, his team had to target trophies this season.
Victory over Steaua Bucharest 2-0 in the final match of the Europa League group phase, Friday, January 31, 2025, early morning WIB, has raised the hopes of the Red Devils to aim for this season's trophy.
The Europa League title is in the shot considering Manchester United are good at ending the group stage in third place to qualify automatically for the last 16.
"I don't see any big difference in the way we play. However, today we have more time to think."
"Now you can see some moves, the idea is there because we have more time to play and understand the game."
"I think we can have a game after game and we can win it. Then you have a responsibility, whatever the context, you are at Manchester United so you have to fight to win trophies."
"When you reach this stage in any tournament, anything is possible. They can prove that they can win against anyone," Amorim told reporters on Friday, January 31, 2025.
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The Portuguese coach now wants to focus on the future matches which according to him Manchester United are much better.
"It's very important for us to have training time, create relationships between everyone, staff, everyone who trains, go to the pitch, get to know each other in the right environment."
"Then we have one week to prepare for the game. At the start of the week you can work on your idea."
"Then have time to prepare for the match and focus on the opponent. I can better understand my players," said Amorim.
Ruben Amorim became the first Manchester United manager to lose his first five of his first 10 games in all competitions since Walter Crickmer in 1932.
The minor results he got were more tense than cheerful. Not surprisingly, the Portuguese coach admitted after a win on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Fulham's headquarters that he felt 10 years older after replacing Erik ten Hag in November 2024.
However, recent improvements have helped him adapt to life at Old Trafford.
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