Amorim says United must build on Chelsea win | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim has urged his Manchester United players to build confidence after their 2-1 victory against Chelsea at Old Trafford.

United went into the game under pressure, having collected only four points from their opening four league matches this season.

They made a bright start and scored twice in the first half through Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro. Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez had already been sent off, which gave United control.

The match became more difficult in the second half after Casemiro received a second yellow card, reducing United to ten men.

Chelsea pulled a goal back late on through Trevoh Chalobah, setting up a tense finish, but Amorim’s side stood firm and claimed the points.

Manager highlights aggression and urgency

Speaking after the win, Amorim remained calm about the performance, stressing the need to continue improving and use this as a platform.

“Now it is time to create a bit of momentum,” he told Sky Sports. “We started the game really well, really aggressive.”

The Portuguese manager admitted his team lacked fluid play at times, but he praised their determination and how they battled for every ball.

“I cannot remember a very good play from us, but we pushed our opponent in how aggressive we were in the first and second balls,” Amorim said.

He also noted that United must avoid making things harder for themselves after Casemiro’s dismissal, though he recognised the early red card for Chelsea helped them.

“I felt the urgency, especially in the beginning of the game. The sending off helped us. If you remember the first half, we had so many opportunities three against one, three against two,” he explained.

Call for more clinical finishing

Despite securing the win, Amorim was quick to point out the need for his players to be sharper in front of goal.

“We have to be more clinical to finish the game sooner. With the sending off of Casemiro, you never know what is going to happen so we have to take the chance to kill the game,” he added.

United will now turn their focus to Brentford, who visit Old Trafford in their next Premier League fixture.