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Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has revealed that he withdrew Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro as a result of damage issues, as his aspect beat Rangers 2-1 within the Europa League.
It seemed like Rangers had secured a late level in opposition to United after Cyriel Dessers cancelled out an earlier personal aim from Jack Butland.
Nevertheless, Bruno Fernandes got here in clutch, popping up with a good later strike within the 92nd minute to seal the victory for his aspect.
The Pink Devils at the moment are as much as fourth place within the Europa League standings with just one league part fixture left to play.
Certainly, forward of matchday eight’s journey to FCSB, United’s future is firmly of their fingers, as they hope to stay within the high eight and bypass the play-off spherical straight into the final 16.
After the ultimate whistle, Amorim spoke to TNT Sports activities and gave his verdict on the match.
The United head coach additionally revealed that he took off De Ligt and Yoro due to damage fears. De Ligt was substituted on the break whereas Yoro was withdrawn after 55 minutes of motion.
Amorim advised TNT, “We did properly. We performed higher with the ball. I feel we began properly after which we misplaced management of the sport due to some dangerous choices.”
“However the lads did properly. We’re so close to the second aim with so many possibilities, it’s so exhausting however they get better.”
“We aren’t enjoying our greatest however we regrouped from the final recreation. I do know the opponent is completely different. It wasn’t as quick. You’ll be able to see the connections. I feel we have to be extra scientific in the precise moments as a result of that may assist us so much.”
On ending within the high eight, Amorim replied, “It’s two weeks free to arrange for the Premier League so it’s actually necessary to remain on this place.”
On De Ligt and Yoro, he remarked, “He [De Ligt] felt one thing in his leg. Additionally, Leny [Yoro] so we can not danger something. Now we have to win however now we have to guard the gamers and present that everybody issues on this second.”
“We began the sport scoring first, that’s necessary. You’ll be able to see that in Europe, it’s fairly completely different. We scored the primary one and within the Premier League, it isn’t a foul.”
Amorim refused to be drawn into speaking an excessive amount of about United’s switch plans forward of deadline day on February 3.
“I don’t know what’s going to occur, let’s concentrate on the video games and concentrate on the group. Something can occur.”
United’s subsequent project is in opposition to Marco Silva’s Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Kick-off is at 19:00 GMT.
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