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The match, which ended 1-1 after extra time, lacked overall quality throughout the 120 minutes, leading to a penalty shootout.
Bruno Fernandes provided one of the game’s highlights with a well-executed left-footed finish from 15 yards to equalize, but it was another disappointing day at Old Trafford for Amorim and his team.
One fan noticed Amorim appearing animated on the touchline throughout the match, claiming he was ‘guiding’ Rasmus Hojlund during the game.
The Danish striker has now gone 18 appearances without scoring for United and was substituted in the 68th minute on Sunday.
Hojlund’s recent performances have raised concerns among fans, and Amorim’s coaching of the striker during the match divided opinion, with many questioning why he needed such extensive guidance.
However, United fans were impressed by the performance of 17-year-old Chido Obi, who replaced Hojlund. Making just his third senior appearance, Obi looked lively in the closing stages as his team searched for a winner.
When asked post-match about whether Obi could replace Hojlund in the starting lineup going forward, Amorim told reporters: “Anything can happen in the next games.
“During training, we don’t have a lot of time to train, but we need to see the opposition, feel the moment of the player physically, in this moment, with a lot of games.
“We are going to start playing Thursday/Sunday – anything can happen. But I will focus on just the next game, try and in that way, like I’m going to change the striker. No, I will choose the best players to win the next match.”
