Manchester United’s Frustrating Draw Against Fulham
After another frustrating result, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim emphasized the need for his team to mature following a drawn match against Fulham at Craven Cottage. United appeared to be on course for their first victory of the season when Leny Yoro scored with a deflected header in the 58th minute. However, the joy was short-lived as Fulham’s Emile Smith Rowe equalized just fifteen minutes later, leaving United with only one point after two games, having lost 1-0 to Arsenal in their season opener.
Upcoming Challenges and Manager’s Insights
Next, it will be a challenging Carabao Cup matchup for Manchester United as they prepare to face Grimsby Town, currently in League Two, on Wednesday. Following the draw, Amorim stressed that his players must learn to maintain composure after securing a lead.
“We scored the goal and then we forgot about how we play,”
he remarked, underlining the need for the squad to develop a stronger mentality.
“We have to grow up a lot as a team. When we scored, the mentality should have shifted to pushing for more, rather than trying to merely protect our lead.”
He recognized the importance of winning to alleviate pressure, mentioning that confidence is bolstered through positive results, even while maintaining high intensity. Amorim expressed disappointment over missed opportunities, particularly a penalty taken by Bruno Fernandes in the first half, which he felt impacted team morale.
Optimism Amidst Underwhelming Performances
Despite the underwhelming performances of his marquee summer signings—Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko—all yet to score, Amorim remains optimistic about their abilities. He reassured fans that goals would come eventually, given the numerous chances being created. He noted that Sesko, in particular, is adapting to the faster pace of the Premier League compared to the Bundesliga and that the coaching staff must continue to support him as he settles in.
Overall, with a slow start to the season, Amorim’s remarks reflect a pressing need for Manchester United to find their rhythm and transform potential into performance.
