Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim expressed praise for Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha following a close 1-0 loss to Arsenal on Sunday.
The Red Devils began their Premier League season with a narrow defeat against Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal of the match during the first half at Old Trafford.
Amorim acknowledged that there are areas where his team needs improvement but emphasized the positives of their performance.
Areas for Improvement
He stated that the team must focus on defending set pieces more effectively.
Amorim also pointed out that, despite the loss, the team demonstrated aggression and bravery throughout the match.
Players Making a Difference
The manager specifically highlighted the contributions of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
He noted that the players remained committed to the game plan even when the stadium atmosphere became tense.
Optimism for the Future
Amorim concluded by stressing that sticking to their strategy will benefit the team in upcoming matches.
He told BBC Match of the Day: “We deserved more and we were the better team, that is clear but in the end we lost.
“We need to work on the things we need to improve. We need to defend set pieces. We were more aggressive and brave.
“In certain moments I think Bryan [Mbeumo] and Cunha helped a lot. We stuck to the plan even when the stadium is nervous, we continued to play the way we played and that will help us in the future.”