‘We can score so many goals’ – Amorim backs Man Utd to address struggles

Rubem Amorim admits Manchester United's lack of goals is a cause for concern but is confident they can tackle the problem ahead of his first home game.

The Portuguese will lead the Red Devils at Old Trafford on Thursday for the first time since replacing Erik ten Hag, when his side take on Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.

United are aiming to get back to winning ways after being held to a 1-1 draw by newly promoted Ipswich Town in Amorim's first game in charge last weekend.

Despite recording just under 60% possession, the visitors recorded just four shots on target with an xG of 0.8 compared to Ipswich's 1.59 at Portman Road.

“Of course that is a concern, but I think we have to improve as a team,” Amorim told reporters ahead of United's match against Norway.

“We have quality players who can score so many goals. You can feel that in the second half.” [against Ipswich]”We controlled possession, but were not dangerous.

“We will try to improve as a team – Rasmus [Hojlund] and Result [Marcus Rashford] and even Bruno [Fernandes] – to score more goals. All these guys need to improve. We can score so many goals.”

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The United manager also revealed he will rotate his squad as he prepares for his Old Trafford bow.

“We have to do it, especially at the moment, because we have a lot of matches,” he added. “And at the beginning of something, they need to feel like they're part of the team.

“They are international players. We will try to rotate and try to win every match. We have a clear idea of ​​how to play and everyone has to be on the same page.

“Everyone has told me that it will be a special time. I just want to win the match, just to give that happiness to the supporters.”

“Before the match it will be a new sensation. But after the whistle it will be one more match and we want to win that match.”

Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes says the players must take the blame for Ten Hag's sacking at the end of last month, but insists he and his teammates are now looking ahead to life under their new boss.

“If you change managers mid-season it's because things aren't going your way and if things aren't going your way then everyone has to take the blame.

“As I've said before, it's easier to get rid of a manager than 15 or 20 players. But now our focus is on what the future can bring and on understanding the new manager's ideas as quickly as possible .”