Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes he is close to identifying his best lineup as he continues to learn about his squad ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
United, sitting 13th in the table, delivered a thumping 4-0 result against Everton in Amorim’s first home Premier League match. But they tripped up midweek, losing 2-0 to Arsenal after heavy rotation.
Speaking on squad selection, Amorim spoke to the challenge of managing players’ fitness during a packed schedule. “You have an idea, but we have players returning without full training,” he said. “Bruno Fernandes recovers fast, but someone like Manuel Ugarte, whom I’ve known for years, needs more time. It’s a process.
With games coming thick and fast in December, Amorim acknowledged limited time to fully implement his tactical philosophy but stressed the importance of work rate. “Effort is non-negotiable,” he said. “Fans want to see us sprinting back and forward, and that’s our immediate focus.
On team news, Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo are available, but Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof remain sidelined. Amorim’s side faces seventh-placed Forest looking to build momentum and climb the table.
