Fame, Cunha, Mbeumo’s Amorim
Manchester United manager Reuben Amorim called the “love” of working with players in the famous 3-4-2-1 formation, and since his famous arrival, Masteus Cunya and Brian Mbemo have found “really fun” characters in the dressing room.
Amorim has repeatedly defended his favorite tactics since joining United in November 2024, and has the opportunity to implement them with new players this season, including Cunha of £62.5 million and Mbeumo of £71 million on offense.
“I’m not a Manchester United coach, because of fame and that’s good,” Amorim told NBC Sports after beating West Ham 2-1 in New Jersey on Saturday.
“I really have ideas and I love training players. I really believe in my work. That’s the fun part. We have ideas and we try to use them every day.”
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Man United vs West Ham: Bruno Fernandez Double
Bruno Fernandez had already set up Rasmus Hozilund for a shot against the post by the time United captain scored a five-minute penalty and opened the score against the Hammers.
Portugal International curls from outside the box in 1 second after 7 minutes of reboot, Jarrod Bowen It was charged inside the box and fired 11 minutes later to pull one back.
Cunha started, but Mbeumo was not involved as Brentford’s 20 goal top scorer built his fitness last season.
“He’s a top player who can play in a variety of positions,” Amorim said of Cunha, who produced 17 goals and six assists in all Wolves’ competitions in 2024/25.
“He’s really loud in the dressing room – he’s Brazilian – and I love it from him. He’s completely different from Brian. Brian is the opposite. It’s really fun to combine all the characters and mentality.”
Fernandez “loss a bit of focus” – Amorim
With United finishing 15th last season, Amorim reflects the difficult start of his tenure, Europa League The final to Tottenham
“We have to give all players confidence to play,” he said. “We need to use all the mistakes we made over six months to start out differently.
“It was really tough for everyone. Every change to the staff in the club. But we needed it.
“Now there are more players who help more players lead the group. He is a role model. He works really hard, is always available, and sometimes plays with pain.
“The problem is sometimes frustrating him to focus a little on his job. He’s the leader, but he needs help, he needs help.”
Man United vs West Ham Team: When will you play Mbeumo?
Forward Joshua Zilk missed the game with a “little problem” as Wydiman Noucea Mazrawi did with a knock.
Cameroon International Mbeumo It is expected that he will miss a meeting with Bournemouth in Chicago (02:30 BST Thursday/7:30 Wednesday/16:30 Wednesday).
Man United vs West Ham: Bay Indeal; Yoro (Fredicson 66), De Ligt (Maguire 66), Heaven (Shaw 66); Amad (Dalot 66), Mainoo (Collyer 66), Ugarte (Casemiro 66), Dorgu (Leon 66); Fernandez (C) (J. Fletcher 66), Cunha (Mount 66); Hojlund (Obi 66)
Unused alternatives: Heaton, Munro, Kone, Mantato, Williams
West Ham vs Man United: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo (Mavropanos 71), Kilman, Aguerd (Scarles 79), Diouf (Guilherme 79); Ward-Prowse (Irving 79), Soucek (Fearon 79), Rodriguez (Potts 72); Bowen, Full Crag (Packetta 72)
Unused alternatives: Foderingham, Cornet, Walker-Peters, Casey, Marshall, Kante, Golambeckis, Orford
Man United Preseason Fixture 2025/26
July 31st vs Bournemouth (Chicago)
August 3rd vs Everton (Atlanta)
August 9th vs. Fiorentina (H)
When will Man United’s 2025/26 Premier League season begin?
The first round of Premier League The 2025/26 match will take place on the weekend of August 16th, 2025. This will be visited by United at 4:30pm on Sunday, August 17th.
The match against the runner-up at 2024/25 will be on display live in the UK in the Sky Sports Premier League, Ultra and Main Event.
All final rounds of the season will begin simultaneously on May 24th, 2026. There will be no rounds within 60 hours of each other, and no equipment will be available on December 24th.