Ruben Amorim reveals intensity was key in Palace win over Man United | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim did not hide his satisfaction with the return to victories. In the aftermath of the match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace, where the Red Devils triumphed 2-1, the former Benfica player highlighted his team's performance, especially in the second half, where they showed a higher pace.

After returning to victories — after a setback with Everton — the Portuguese coach spoke about the details that made the difference at Selhurst Park: “I think we had more intensity and played better in the second half. The opponent was more tired.”

“Everything is connected. The small things, the way Joshua [Zirkzee] controlled the ball in the second half... were different. The way we defended second balls was different,” added Ruben Amorim, highlighting several details of the Manchester team's game.

“It is very important for a forward to score goals. He is not playing many minutes, but the way he responded in the second half is very important, more than just a goal,” stressed the Portuguese, regarding Joshua Zirkzee's finish.

“It is important to win every game. Again, it showed that if we play the same way but intensify the way we fight in every play...,” concluded Ruben Amorim, at the end of the match, highlighting how crucial it was to secure these points.

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