Amorim: Clash with Southampton Reveals More About My Players than Liverpool or Arsenal

Synopsis

As Manchester United prepares to face Southampton, manager Ruben Amorim emphasizes that this matchup will provide deeper insights about his players compared to their recent performances against Liverpool and Arsenal. United is eager for their first Premier League win since mid-December.

Key Takeaways

Manchester United seeks first Premier League win of 2023.
Ruben Amorim believes Southampton match reveals more about players.
The team remains in 14th place in the league.
Pressure to win is acknowledged but not felt by Amorim.
United's history demands competing for titles annually.

Manchester, Jan 15 (NationPress) Manchester United is aiming for their first Premier League victory since their derby win against Manchester City on December 15. The year commenced with commendable performances against league leaders Liverpool, ending in a 2-2 draw, and a stunning victory over Arsenal in the Emirates FA Cup.

Their upcoming challenge takes place at Old Trafford on Friday (IST), where they will face Southampton, who are currently entrenched in the relegation zone, sitting at the bottom of the table and eight points behind 19th-placed Leicester City. Ruben Amorim has expressed that the match against the struggling Saints will provide him with greater insights about his players than the previous two matches.

“This upcoming match will reveal more about my players than the last two. There were no expectations in those games. Against Arsenal, we played cautiously, waiting for our chance. Moving forward, we cannot continue in that manner, and I am fully aware of that. The fans will demand more from us tomorrow. We must deliver,” Amorim stated during a press conference.

Supporters of Manchester United are hopeful that the recent performances will boost the much-needed confidence in their team, as they currently find themselves in 14th place in the Premier League. The Red Devils have not claimed a league title since Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season and have struggled with consistency in recent years.

Amorim firmly believes that a club with the legacy and tradition of Manchester United should be vying for titles annually.

“Naturally, one feels the pressure of the club, but at this moment, I do not sense that pressure. In recent years, we have fallen short of winning the league. Historically, if you did not win the league one year, you were expected to win it the following year. I do not feel that pressure,” he added.

“We need to embrace that pressure ourselves because the fans are fantastic. I do not perceive that pressure; my focus is solely on winning. To experience that pressure in the future, we must secure victories – we need to win titles and games,” he concluded.