In his first match at Old Trafford as Manchester United’s head coach, Ruben Amorim led his team to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with United initially taking the lead through Alejandro Garnacho’s goal, only for Bodo/Glimt to respond with two quick goals. However, Rasmus Hojlund’s brace either side of halftime turned the tide in United’s favor.
Amorim, who was visibly moved by the warm reception from the fans, expressed his gratitude and excitement about the win. “It’s a special moment in my career,” he said, “The way they make me feel at home, it’s something I will remember for the rest of my career”.
Despite the victory, Amorim was candid about the areas where his team needs to improve. He specifically pointed out Hojlund, who, despite his heroics, needs to refine his game. “Hojlund has to improve more,” Amorim stated. “He takes too many touches, and we need him to be more efficient in front of goal”.
Amorim’s comments highlight his commitment to continuous improvement and his belief in Hojlund’s potential. The young striker’s performance was undoubtedly a bright spot, but the coach’s feedback suggests that there is still room for growth.
As Manchester United continues its Europa League campaign, all eyes will be on Hojlund and the rest of the team to see how they respond to Amorim’s constructive criticism. The 3-2 win against Bodo/Glimt is just the beginning, and Amorim is determined to build on this success.
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United is currently 12th in the Europa League with 9 points.
In the last 5 games, it has won twice and drew 3 times. In its last match, Manchester United won 3-2 against Bodø / Glimt.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 10 goals and conceding 7.
Manchester United will play the next match in Europa League against Viktoria Plzeň on Thursday 12th of December in Plzeň.
