The manager expressed frustration over his team’s lack of cutting edge in attack after their 1-0 Premier League defeat on Sunday. ..Continue Reading
Fans were especially critical of Rasmus Hojlund’s underwhelming performance, with many calling for the 22-year-old striker to be sold during the summer transfer window.
Despite dominating much of the game at Old Trafford, United failed to break through—a recurring problem since Amorim took charge.
Wolves secured the win with a late free-kick from Pablo Sarabia, which was also their first shot on target, handing United their 15th league defeat of the campaign.
Speaking after the match, Amorim acknowledged the ongoing struggles in front of goal and suggested that a fix will have to wait until the summer.
“We suffered a goal with their [Wolves’] only shot to the goal,” Amorim explained after full-time.
“They scored a goal, and we lost the game. It will be like this: ups and downs, and let’s finish the season.”
Amorim praised 20-year-old debutant Tyler Fredricson and fellow academy product Harry Amass for their performances, but emphasized once again that Manchester United must strengthen their attacking play.
He added: “I think they played really well. We need to score goals so that the kids have better memories.
“These days are really disappointing. We were better than the opponents, but if you don’t score goals, you don’t win games.”
Hojlund has managed only one goal in his last 28 outings, pushing many fans to the brink of frustration with the £72 million forward.
Although the Danish striker hasn’t had an abundance of opportunities, his poor positioning and lack of sharpness in the box have become major concerns.
On X, @AliceTalksFooty wrote: “Hojlund needs to leave for his own good.”
Meanwhile, @RonaldoBrown_98 posted: “Respectfully, it’s over for Hojlund.”
@utdrobbo ranted: “That makes it four (potentially five) perfect crosses that Hojlund has not put away today. Get him off and probably gone in the summer.”
“The only way I know is to work on him, show him the videos. He needs to score a goal. He will not score if he’s out,” said Amorim.
“So I try to manage that during games. But he needs to score one, maybe that’s all a striker needs.”
Ma United are expected to prioritise a striker signing in the summer window, leaving Hojlund’s long-term future at Old Trafford far from certain.
