Ruben Amorim said he “tried to think of all aspects” after appointing a small team of 18 men for the trip of Manchester United to Real Sociedad in the Europa League Thursday (5:45 p.m. GMT).
Amorim appointed three goalkeepers during the travel party for the 16 first leg, defender Harry Maguire and midfielder Manuel Ugar joining his list of injuries after the fifth round of the FA Cup Fifth Round at home Defeat against Fulham Sunday.
“I see the players who train with us, then I imagine the substitutions,” said Amorim when asked why he had not appointed more young prospects in his team, via the official site of United.
“This is why I sometimes call [up] one or two. Then I try to see if they train with us. Then, I try to see if they come here to play or be on the bench … I try to manage everything.
“I know it’s a big step for them. I try to do everything with everything. When I [name] My team, I try to think of all aspects … Not if it goes very well with fans and the media. »»
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Man United Squad: Amorim “Take care”
The United Banc was substantially inexperienced in recent matches, while Murim, which was named in November, is struggling to produce positive results in its first job as the Premier League.
The 18 -year -old defender Ayden Heaven – signed in the January transfer window of Arsenal – followed his senior debut against the Cottagers by joining a European team for the first time, while the goalkeeper Elyh Harrison, 17, and Harry Amass, are also in Spain.
“We also wanted amass against Fulham but, because he played a full [FA Youth Cup] Game against Arsenal, he was not in our team, “said Amorim.
“We are trying to manage all the teams … We know how to bring some players [in] is a big step. We take care of children’s expectations. »»
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Manchester United Vs Sociedad
THE Europa League is the only realistic opportunity of United to win a trophy this season after the end of their title defense in FA Cup.
Sociedad, who exchanged victories with United in the 2022/23 group phase of the competition, are Ninth in Spain After losing 4-0 in Barcelona on Sunday.
The Real finished 13th in the Europa League league phase of this season before beating Midtjylland 7-3 in the playoffs of the KO phase.
