Manchester United were stung late by West Ham and forced to settle for a disappointing 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, a result that didn’t sit well with fans or the manager. As Ruben Amorim and his boys prepare for a Monday night showdown against Wolves, the focus is now on bouncing back quickly.
After a training session described as sharp and purposeful, the manager stepped forward to address key team news and clarify selection decisions as United look to steady their campaign.
Speaking in a pre-match press statement via the team’s official X handle, the United boss delivered encouraging updates on two important players, Diogo Dalot and Matthijs de Ligt, as the team aims to respond positively under the Molineux lights.
Softfootball understands that Dalot had appeared to signal for a substitution shortly after opening the scoring against West Ham, his first Premier League goal at Old Trafford, raising fears that he might be a doubt for the Wolves clash. Meanwhile, de Ligt missed the matchday squad entirely after picking up a knock, though Amorim hinted before kick-off that the Dutch defender could return for the next fixture.
When asked if the pair would be available on Monday, the manager kept things brief but optimistic:
I think so. We’ll see.
Amorim was also pressed on Kobbie Mainoo’s situation after the midfielder was left unused against the Hammers, with some wondering whether it could be demoralising for the Academy graduate. The manager was firm in his response:
I see it. I see it and I just want to win. I try to put the players… I don’t look who it is. I don’t care about that. I’m just trying to put the best players on the pitch.
He further explained that squad dynamics and match rhythm played a role in the weekend’s selections:
You have Ugarte that played two games. One of them, Case was out. Bruno is always fit and is the guy doing his position. So maybe it has to do with that.
With the team eager to move past the frustrations of the West Ham result, all eyes now turn to Molineux, where United will aim to rediscover momentum and steady their league campaign.
