Ruben Amorim made six alterations from Sunday’s Premier League draw at Ipswich for the win against Bodo/Glimt, including bringing Rasmus Hojlund into the starting line-up.
The 21-year-old striker has not shone consistently since joining from Atalanta in 2023 and doubled his tally for the season with a pair of impressive finishes against Bodo in the Europa League.
“I think he improved the connection,” Amorim said of Hojlund. “I think he has to improve more because sometimes he gives too many touches when he holds the ball.
“But it’s very important for us because when we are in the low block he is the guy to hold the ball. It connects for transitions. He did that very well, he has that characteristics.
“He was aggressive in the goals, he was aggressive in the box and he’s a quality player.
“I think he scores the most difficult goals, so he has a lot to improve, as is the same for every player, but he did a great job today.”
Amorim – ‘I’m one of them now!’
Ruben Amorim was touched by his special Old Trafford welcome and said he already feels a sense of belonging after overseeing a helter-skelter first victory as Manchester United head coach.
“It was special because half of the stadium doesn’t know me,” the United head coach said. “You can say I came from Portugal, and half of the stadium doesn’t know me.
“I have done nothing for this club yet, but the way they support me in the beginning, I felt that I’m not alone.
“I’m like one of them now, and it was really special. I hope not to disappoint my supporters.”
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