EPL: Amorim Pinpoints Overthinking as Major Factor in Manchester United's Recent Struggles

Rúben Amorim Identifies Mental Block as Key Issue in Manchester United's Performance

“You could feel it. This is normal but I want the process to be clear.”

Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim believes his players were overthinking during the game, affecting their performance, and acknowledges the challenges of preparing the team in a short period.

Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has pinpointed his players' mental approach as a major factor in the team's recent performance. Speaking after the game, Amorim suggested that his players were overthinking during the match, which affected their overall performance.

“I think my players were thinking too much during the game,” Amorim said, highlighting the mental block that seemed to hinder his team's progress. “You could feel it. This is normal but I want the process to be clear.”

Amorim acknowledged that the team's preparation time was limited, with only two days to work with the full squad. “It was just two days [with the full squad],” he said, emphasizing the challenges of preparing the team in a short period.

Despite the setbacks, Ruben Amorim remains committed to implementing his tactics and philosophy at Manchester United. As the team continues to adapt to his management style, Amorim will be looking to address the mental block that hindered their performance and ensure that his players are able to execute their game plan with clarity and confidence.