Ruben Amorim Explains Lisandro Martinez’s Forward Role Against Arsenal

Manchester: So, during that intense FA Cup match against Arsenal, Bruno Fernandes noticed Lisandro Martinez was really struggling. He was exhausted, especially after Diogo Dalot got sent off. The team was already under pressure, and they managed to hold on for a 1-1 draw, which led to a penalty shootout that United won 5-3.

Amorim decided to shake things up a bit. He moved Noussair Mazraoui to left center back and shifted Toby Collyer to right wing back. Meanwhile, Martinez went up front. Amorim explained that it was a team effort. Bruno pointed out that Martinez was too tired to keep defending, so they made the switch.

He emphasized that everyone was focused on the game, trying to maintain their lead and push for penalties. Looking ahead, United is set to face Southampton, who are struggling at the bottom of the Premier League. Amorim is clear that there are no excuses for poor performances. He believes if they play like they did against Liverpool and Arsenal, they’ll be a stronger team against anyone.

He also mentioned that if the team’s performance dips again, that’s on him. He’s working hard to help the players understand their strengths and weaknesses. The goal is to be consistent and control the game better, especially against teams that can be tough to play against.