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“Højlund, Antony, and Mount Changed the Game”- Amorim Praises Trio After Man United’s Win
Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, praised his key players after their comeback victory against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday night.
The Red Devils managed to secure a 2-1 win at the Doosan Arena, having trailed early in the match.
Rasmus Højlund, who has shown flashes of his potential since his move to United, played a decisive role by scoring both goals.
The Danish striker demonstrated composure and clinical finishing, proving why the club invested heavily in him over the summer.
His goals were a turning point for United, who were under pressure after a shaky start.
However, it wasn’t just Højlund who caught Amorim’s attention.
The Portuguese manager also singled out Antony and Mason Mount for their impact on the game.
Antony, who has faced criticism in recent months for inconsistent performances, delivered a sharp and energetic display.
His ability to drive at defenders and create space gave United much-needed momentum on the right flank.
Mason Mount, who joined United from Chelsea, also stepped up.
His work rate, quick passing, and intelligence in the midfield helped steady the team and unlock opportunities for the attack.
Despite a challenging start to his United career due to injuries, Mount’s performance showed glimpses of why he remains highly rated.
In his post-match comments, Amorim expressed satisfaction with the trio’s efforts.
“Højlund was exceptional, but Antony and Mason Mount also made a huge difference,” he said, as quoted by journalist Fabrizio Romano.
“They’re here to deliver in these moments, and they did exactly that. I’m delighted with their contributions and their desire to win.”
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola states that Footballer Matheus Nunes needs improvement as he is not fitting for a midfielder.
During a brief exchange with the reporters the manager speaks on Nunes stating “He can become a good right-back due to his physicality.”
“I think he’s not a player suited to midfield because he’s not clever enough in terms of composure, but he has incredible skills and is learning a lot.”
The biggest mistake for full-backs is when they don’t react to crosses to the far post, they are often caught out.
“But he defended really well against two or three crosses, such as when Bruno put one into the far post for Dorgu.”
“He has the awareness and physicality to perform in that role, so he can play there and help us a lot.”
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has raised concerns that the club could be forced to sell two of its brightest young stars — Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho — during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Scholes shared his thoughts following United’s goalless draw with Manchester City. He expresses doubts about the club’s financial strength to bring in the quality players needed to improve the squad.
Scholes questioned whether there’s enough money to make necessary signings. He said especially after co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recent interviews, which hinted at financial strain within the club.
“It doesn’t feel like the manager will be handed a large budget,” Scholes said. “I have a feeling they might end up selling Mainoo and Garnacho. It would be a tough one to accept, especially Mainoo, who’s been at United since he was a kid.”
Scholes also pointed out that the lack of funds could be a major issue heading into the summer. Also, he noted that Ratcliffe had already mentioned the club was nearly out of cash before implementing cost-cutting strategies.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim responded to Gary Neville’s criticism following his team’s goalless draw with Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Although Manchester City dominated possession, neither side seemed particularly eager to claim all three points, resulting in a disappointing 0-0 draw.
Neville, a Manchester United legend, expressed his frustration with the performance, criticizing both teams for their lack of spontaneity and overemphasis on tactical shape. On Sky Sports, he commented, “They’re all so obsessed with shape… nothing off-the-cuff is happening in lots of games… This has got to stop…”
When asked about Neville’s remarks in a post-match interview, Amorim gave a calm response, saying, “I understand. I understand that Gary Neville is critical of everything!”
The draw left Manchester City in fifth place, still behind Chelsea, who also played out a 0-0 draw with Brentford earlier in the day. Meanwhile, United remained in 13th place, with 38 points from 31 matches, with just seven games remaining in the season.
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