Amorim backs United after grit at Old Trafford as graft outshines tactics
Ruben Amorim said he loves his Manchester United squad after a hard fought win over Burnley.
He had admitted on Friday that he sometimes hates his players, then backed them after the victory.
The win came after a midweek cup embarrassment in Grimsby.
A late decision by VAR changed the map of the night at Old Trafford.
On the monitor the referee judged a shirt tug outside the area a penalty.
United had led twice through a fortunate own goal and a striker’s finish.
Burnley recovered through two strikes to draw level before Fernandes struck late.
Amorim praised the effort and vowed players must stay hungry and united.
In the stands the energy was a test of the club’s working class roots.
I feel the same about this team, their graft and intent on a night game.
Tactics matter, yet what matters most is the breath of St James Park.
Back home I hear the echo of Sunderland and City money, yet not the same heart.
The north east has seen bigger storms than this, and we ride them.
TLDR
- Amorim backs the group after a tough week and a late win.
- The VAR call and the late Fernandes penalty changed the night.
- Graft and energy on a night game matter more than tactics alone.
Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United