Amorim: Rebuilding Man United. Key details and standards.

CHICAGO – Ruben Amorim has arrived in the United States for Manchester United’s pre-season tour with a renewed smile. After a previous season marked by challenges, the Portuguese coach seems to have found a new impetus. After the defeat in the UEFA Europa League final on May 21, Amorim seemed a defeated man. However, the rest in Portugal with his family has allowed him to recharge his batteries. At the beginning of a crucial pre-season, Amorim looks relaxed and happy. During training sessions at Soldier Field for the Chicago Bears, Amorim was jovial, standing out and laughing with the physical trainer Charlie Owen. Owen presented a striking silver jacket that the players will use to regulate their body temperature.

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• Amorim’s objectives and the players to watch during the preseason.

Although there was some frustration over the delay in the arrival of Bryan Mbeumo, with the incorporations of Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, Amorim has managed to reinforce the attack, adding more goals to the team. Last season, United scored only 44 goals in the Premier League. Cunha and Mbeumo scored 35 goals between them for Wolves and Brentford, respectively.

Amorim seeks to reinforce other positions, especially the forward line and midfield, but prefers to be cautious, understanding the importance of not signing the wrong players. “At this moment, our club needs to be very careful with signings,” Amorim stated in his first press conference of the season.

One of United’s biggest challenges is the departure of Antony and Jadon Sancho, players who cost £160 million in the last four years. Amorim has made it clear that Sancho, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Tyrell Malacia are not in his plans, with the backing of the board. These four players stayed at home, which demonstrates Amorim’s priority to maintain the team’s standards.

Amorim seeks players committed to the club. During the conversations with Cunha and Mbeumo, he was interested in their motivations for joining United, highlighting that both rejected offers from the Champions League.

With only seven Premier League wins in 27 matches, Ruben Amorim hopes the club’s 2-1 preseason victory against West Ham bodes well for the future.Mason Mount highlights the importance of details to improve the team’s performance. Amorim has been working since 6 in the morning, balancing his intensity with the players’ freedom. The team hotel in Chicago, the Waldorf Astoria, is near luxury shops, and players have been allowed to go out at night after training. The players’ recreation room at the Waldorf is equipped with ping-pong, darts, and basketball games. The team took advantage of their free time to watch England’s victory over Spain in the Women’s Euro final. Then, some went to see the Chicago White Sox against the Cubs. The preseason focuses on training, as the lack of time between matches was a problem for Amorim last season. Now, he can plan specific sessions for his tactical demands without worrying so much about rest and recovery. Matthijs de Ligt highlights the importance of training time. Efforts are also being made to improve the players’ confidence after United’s worst season in over 50 years. Amorim seeks to generate self-confidence, celebrating small improvements in training. Mount highlights the renewed attitude and the importance of small details for improvement. The victory over West Ham in the first match of the tour was a small triumph. De Ligt expressed his satisfaction at experiencing the feeling of winning again. Amorim will need greater successes to secure his project. Despite his optimism, he will have to improve his record in the Premier League, where he has only achieved seven victories in 27 matches. The start of the season against Arsenal at home will be an important challenge. With Amorim revitalized, the smile has returned to his face. The key question is: How long will it last?