Ruben Amorim said he is “trying to think of every aspect” after calling a smaller group of 18 people on Manchester United’s trip to Real Sociedad at The European Championship on Thursday (5.45 pm GMT).
Amorim named three goalkeepers at the Traveling Party for the first 16 legs, with defender Harry Maguire and average Manuel Ugarte participating in his injury list after the fifth round of the fa cup Won to Fulham on Sunday.
“I see the players who train with us and then I imagine the replacements,” Amorim said when asked why he had not called more new prospects in his team through the United website.
“So sometimes I 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 deal with everything. When I (name) my team, I try to think about every aspect … not if it will look very well with the fans and the media.”
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Man United Squad: Amorim ‘Care’
The United bench has remarkably inexperienced during recent matches, as Amorim, who was appointed in November, is struggling to produce positive results in his first job in the Premier League.
18-year-old defender Ayden Heaven-signed in the January transfer window by Arsenal-followed his highest debut against Cottagers, first participating in a European team, while 19-year-old goalkeeper Elyh Harrison and 17-year-old Harry Amass are also in Spain.
“We also wanted to gather against Fulham, but because he played a full game against Arsenal, he wasn’t in our team,” Amorim said.
“We’re trying to manage all the teams … We know how to bring some players (media) is a big step. We take care of children’s expectations.”
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Manchester United vs. Sociedad
THE European Championship It is UNITED’s only realistic opportunity to win a trophy this season after the end of its defense in the FA Cup.
Sociedad, who negotiated far away wins with United at the Competition Stadium 2022/23, is ninth in Spain After a 4-0 loss in Barcelona on Sunday.
La Real finished 13th in the Europa League championship of the season before winning Midtjylland 7-3 in the knockout phase play-off.
