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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.”
Former footballer Thierry Henry has shared his thoughts on Arsenal’s match following their loss to Atlético Madrid on October 13.
Speaking during a brief interview on CBS Sports, Henry criticised the practice of players or coaches expressing certain opinions through the media instead of addressing issues directly within the dressing room.
“I’m not a coach anymore, but I always say, whoever speaks like that, out. Keep that in the dressing room, it’s as simple as that,” Henry said on CBS Sports.
“That is the only way it can work. You have to say those things to a person’s face… going through the press, I am not really a fan of that.”
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has shared his thoughts on the 2026 Ballon d’Or award, revealing that he hopes the winner will come from his team.
The manager spoke about how hard his players have worked and expressed his belief that they deserve the recognition.
“What I hope is that we win this trophy. We have players who deserve it.”
“Last year, we were the best team. We showed that it wasn’t just Ousmane Dembélé who deserved it.”
French football pundit Walid Acherchour has named Lamine Yamal as his pick to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, sparking reactions among football fans.
Acherchour’s choice came as a surprise to some fans, who expected him to support fellow Frenchman Kylian Mbappé instead.
Speaking about his prediction, Acherchour expressed confidence in Yamal’s chances of winning the prestigious individual award.
“For me, Lamine Yamal, he is going to get it [2026 Ballon d’Or]. For me, there’s no doubt anymore,” Acherchour said, as quoted by Actu Foot. That start to the season shows that in fact, he was injured during the World Cup. He was the best player in La Liga, and he won the World Cup.
“Even if, for me, in fact, he doesn’t have the Ballon d’Or unanimously because his World Cup was average, even being average, he won it with Spain. He won La Liga with Barça.”
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