Man Utd latest - Amorim says players need to be cleverer after 1-1 draw to Bournemouth

Manchester United salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth thanks to Rasmus Hojlund’s injury-time equalizer, but the performance drew sharp criticism from pundits, who highlighted persistent flaws in Ruben Amorim’s side.

The match, marred by Bournemouth’s Evanilson receiving a controversial red card, underscored United’s struggles, with their 15th-place Premier League standing reflecting a season of turmoil.

“Was one point. I think we could do better. In these kind of situations we created chances but sometimes we need to do better near the box. One point... It is small things. We have to understand the foot that is in the play, the way we cross, the better one crossing, the better one driving the ball, the better one against one outside. We need to understand the game in that way. I think if we understand the position better we can create more chances. Today we pushed our opponent, especially after the sending off. We had the chances but again we didn’t score.”

“It’s about understanding teammates and then against 10 players we can push the opponent before we attack to control transitions. Sometimes we are putting the ball without any pressure, long balls, these small things make the difference because it stops the game. One throw in, one goal kick, stop the game. We need to be better.”

On Rasmus Hojlund scoring and his confidence “It is always important for strikers to score goals. Again when we look at the game as a striker it is not just the goals. Of course that is really important and massive. It can change the game of course. It is a good boost but the next game is a new history and we have to go again.”

Bournemouth playing a similar style to Bilbao:

“The way Bournemouth defend is quite similar so we can take things from this game. But again it is a new history and we must do better.”