Ruben Amorim delivers fantastic Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes update after Leeds draw | OneFootball

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has hinted that midfield duo Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes may be back for the next Premier League game against Burnley.

Amorim made this superb revelation after United’s 1-1 draw with Leeds at Elland Road.

United and Leeds play out draw

Matheus Cunha got on the score sheet to rescue a point for United against their arch rivals on Sunday afternoon.

The Brazilian produced a good finish after he was slipped in by substitute Joshua Zirkzee, cancelling Brenden Aaronson’s opener.

Amidst a defensively-minded lineup weakened by injuries and AFCON absences, Matheus Cunha admirably shouldered United’s attacking burden and delivered a strong performance.

He could have scored a second but was denied by the post.

There were also chances for Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot and Patrick Dorgu in the first half but none of the three could find the back of the net. Ultimately, United had to settle for a share of the points with their Yorkshire rivals.

Amorim spoke to the media after the final whistle and gave his verdict on the performance. He also issued an update on Mount and Fernandes, noting that he expects the pair to play a part in Wednesday’s contest vs. Burnley at Turf Moor.

Amorim speaks

Amorim told TNT Sports [as quoted by the BBC], “I think we played well. I think we had more control in this game than we showed against Wolves. That is important because it shows how you can prepare for this week with the mistakes that we learned from the last game.”

“We controlled Leeds, on the set pieces, the second balls, they are really quick up front. We controlled it well.”

“We had our opportunities to win the game. We are losing games on the details – the Leeds goal, we are controlling the game and then one kick of the ball in transition but we managed to get back into the game.”

“Last year it would be completely different. This year we are more in control of the games than we were last year but we are frustrated not to win.”

He said about the Leeds goal, “Ayden and Leny are really young but it is not because of that. If you play so well during 90m minutes and you have a mistake that can happen. If you look at the game we had chances to score the second one and nobody would be talking about the goal of Leeds.”

On Cunha, the Portuguese coach remarked, “Not just him but Josh [Zirkzee] played well in the 20 minutes he had, Ben [Sesko] linked the play well today, Ugarte is showing that he has more to give, and I am really pleased.”

“If these guys play well we always have the chance to win the game.”

Amorim continued, “United is one of the best clubs in the world. If you are here and focusing on a different club then something is wrong with you. Just focus on the game and prepare with the players that we have.”

“We have more too, I expect more minutes for Fernandes and Mount, so we have more players that can help us.”

Amorim also spoke to BBC Match of the Day and explained, “In the Premier League, it is hard to find a game you are satisfied with a draw, that is why it is an amazing league.”

“Overall, if you see the game we had more control. We created more chances, we controlled well, so if you look at the game you feel the frustration that we had the chance to win. It is a tough match in tough conditions.”

“The game plan was to understand what we did wrong against Wolves. We improved a lot because we were in the right positions. We improved from the last game.”

“It’s strange because they started a little bit better in the second half. When we are in control, we need to be focused in every detail. We know against West Ham, we are in control then one disconnection, there was a goal. We need to be connected all the time.”

Amorim also called on his players to control their emotions as he pointed out that United deserved more from the game.

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