Ruben Amorim highlights key areas of improvement at Manchester United since replacing Erik ten Hag

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has pinpointed three key areas where the team has improved since his arrival.

Amorim took over in November after United endured their worst-ever start to a Premier League season under Erik ten Hag.

The Dutchman was dismissed following just over two years in charge.

The Portuguese coach, who joined from Sporting Lisbon, has been tasked with overhauling the squad and instilling a new playing style to help the team develop a clear identity.

Despite some positive signs, Amorim has had a mixed start, with four wins, three defeats, and one draw from his opening eight matches.

United’s inconsistent form continued on Thursday night when they were defeated 4-3 by Tottenham in their Carabao Cup quarter-final.

However, Amorim emphasised that the performance showed improvements in the final third.

He also noted progress in the team’s physical strength and tactical awareness.

“I think we are improving near the opponent box,” he said ahead of their home clash against Bournemouth on Sunday.

“We have some games that we are near the box but without real threat. You could see different things (against Tottenham).

“You could see we can shoot, we are near the goal and you feel it, you really feel it. I think it is a good thing in our team.

“I feel that our team is faster at pressing more, the physically is improving and the understanding of the game.

“You can see it by the controlling of the game and you see it more especially in this game, but also the last game that we understand more the position and the movement we should do.

“There is a lot of things, but it is hard to think of the good things because we are out and let’s focus on the next competition.”

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