Ruben Amorim speaking after Manchester United’s home victory. (Image: Sky Sports.)
claimed that it was “far from a perfect performance” as he brutally analysed ‘s 4-0 victory over in his third match in charge.
Two goals apiece for and Joshua Zirkzee from , but having overseen a match at Old Trafford for the first time, insisted that more work needs to be done.
The Portuguese head coach pinpointed the opening 30 minutes where Everton caused the hosts considerable issues, before Rashford’s deflected strike found the back of the net, as a lengthy period he was unhappy with.
“It was far from a perfect performance,” Amorim told the . “We have to improve, you can feel that in the game. After 15 minutes Everton controlled the game and it was difficult for us and we were losing the second ball.
“I felt that the players could solve some problems that we have as a team because of the quality that they have but it was far from a perfect performance but a really good result and tough match.”
The former Sporting boss wasn’t all doom and gloom, however, singling out Amad for praise as he flourished in a wing-back role and credited the tutelage of ex-interim head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Ruben Amorim shouting orders on the Manchester United touchline. (Image: Getty)
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“He (Amad) is really big in talent, but small in size,” Amorim added. “He did a great job but he is also has to improve. He is a great moment. Ruud van Nistelrooy helped him a lot in his games in charge and now he’s helping me.
“You have to congratulate the players and the rest of the staff. The most important thing on set pieces is the staff so great job. You can see how tall they are and how small we are as a team so we tried to see where we’d have space to create danger.
“It helps to have a new face, it always helps. We have to be very clear to our fans and this will always help. Rather than trying to convince the fans about this performance we have a lot to do, it will take time. Sometimes we are not playing well but defended everyone together. Our fans just ask for hard work and then in time they will ask for better football.”
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Amorim is well aware that his United side need to avoid making a similarly slow start in midweek for their trip to , who on Saturday.
And he will be , after and both picked up their fifth yellow cards of the season against Everton.
Five bookings before 19 games carries a one-match suspension and Amorim will have to shuffle his pack in the first ‘Big Six’ clash of his tenure.