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Ruben Amorim says Manchester United have “a bigger problem” than their city rivals this season ahead of this weekend’s Manchester derby.
United will make the short trip across the city to the Etihad on Sunday, where they will face a Manchester City side who have won just one of their last ten games in all competitions.
The Red Devils will be looking to bounce back in the Premier League following the defeat at Old Trafford last weekend against Nottingham Forest.
Amorim’s team came from behind to beat Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday, thanks to two second-half goals from Rasmus Hojlund.
IT’S DERBY DAY 🔵⚔️🔴#MUFC || #MCIMUN
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 15, 2024
But despite City’s poor recent run of results, Amorim believes Pep Guardiola’s side still pose a threat and admits United’s problems are greater than those of their neighbours.
“They (City) are a very strong team with many years working together,” Amorim told Sky Sports.
“They won a lot but they also lost a lot. But they are very good at what they do. They can change this impulse at any time.
“We have a bigger problem because we are working on simple things but we want to win like Manchester City.
“It’s a match in which neither team is having the best moment of the season, but it’s always a derby and we want to win it.”
Before the match, the United boss also said he was looking forward to seeing how his players respond to the challenge.
Amorim said: “We have a lot to do. Not only in the game, but in everything else.
“The way we play. “I am excited to see the behavior of our players in this situation and this type of game.”
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The match will also mark Amorim’s first full month in charge of United. So far, under the command of the Portuguese coach, the team has played six games and won three.
And Amorim has reiterated the need for patience as the team adapts to his methods.
“This should be like a preseason, where I know my players, but we do it in the competition,” Amorim added.
“You always have surprises. You have an idea of a player and you get one or two surprises for better and worse.
“I know it’s a big job, it will take time. Forget me as a coach, the club needs time. That is something important that everyone must understand and we must focus on every detail. Not just the result, we want to win but we have to improve a lot.”
