Ruben Amorim has said his Manchester United side are making him “scared” and “nervous” as players grapple with his tactical demands.
Amorim celebrated his first win as United manager on Thursday with a 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.
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The Norwegian team briefly led 2-1 in the first half and the Portuguese coach has admitted it is nerve-wracking to watch his team in the first few weeks of his tenure.
“I'm worried because I don't know what's going to happen – you don't have control over anything at the moment – we're trying to see different things,” Amorim told TNT Sports.
“I don’t know the players and we haven’t worked together much. We’re excited going into the game, but at the same time you’re nervous because you don’t know how the game is going to end.”
Amorim made six changes to the team that drew 1-1 with Ipswich in his first game as manager, bringing in Lisandro Martínez, Tyrell Malacia, Antony, Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount and Rasmus Højlund.
The 39-year-old said he saw improvement against Bodo/Glimt but revealed he will be forced to make further changes when Everton visit Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday.
Ruben Amorim said he is still trying to convey his tactics to his new Manchester United players. Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images
“I think we have improved on Ipswich and improved the quality with the ball,” he said.
“We will have to change players [against Everton]. We tried to apply pressure the whole time and it was difficult in the last ten minutes.
“I had the feeling that Rasmus Højlund was dead. I had the feeling that some players were tired.”
“Antony came back from injury, he had to sit out the game and we made four substitutions due to the fitness of the players. We are in this moment and we need the team together.”
