Robin Amorim takes part in a minute's applause in memory of former Manchester United receptionist Cath Phipps. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Thursday night's Europa League match against Viktoria Plzeň could have been a tough task for Ruben Amorim and his Manchester United side, especially after they fell behind to a goal by Matej Vydra.
It was the Red Devils' third win in the competition in a row, and when you consider they had gone almost a year without a win in the Europa League before beating PAOK in early November (Business standard), that's some transformation.
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PAOK's win was one of Erik Ten Hag's last games for the club, while Amorim won twice in his first two matches in European competition with United. Put him in the company of God Almighty.
This is because only Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson had achieved this feat before him at the club.
With Thursday evening's match missing, Amorim made some important changes to his team.
The match-winner, Rasmus Hoglund, came on for Marcus Rashford in the 56th minute, and Mason Mount came on in the 61st minute as a substitute for Joshua Zirkzee.
Both players played an instrumental role in turning the tie on its head, which was not lost on Amorim.
?? Ruben Amorim: “Hoglund but also Anthony and Mason Mount changed the game.”
“They're there to do it. So I'm very happy about that, very happy for all of them.” pic.twitter.com/tImfuY3xzQ
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 13, 2024
He said after the match in statements published by reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano: “Hoglund, as well as Anthony and Mason Mount, changed the rules of the game.”
“They're there to do it. So I'm very happy about that, very happy for all of them.”
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Amorim has it too Provide a strict rule At the club because he wants to change the culture there, which could also lead to an improvement in one's fortunes.
Given that Mount has been happy to feint even when he hasn't been injured since his £55m move from Chelsea (Sky Sports), and it will certainly be strengthened by the support of its director.
After all, every footballer needs confidence in order to give his best.
Whether or not the attacking midfielder will find himself operating more regularly from the start of matches in the future is a moot point at this stage, however, if he continues to impress Amorim, there is every chance that United may finally be able to see the best of He has.
