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      Forgotten former Chelsea star reveals Mauricio Pochettino tried to sign him before awkward ‘who’s that’ comment

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      FORMER Chelsea defender Malang Sarr has criticised Mauricio Pochettino for “forgetting” his name while he was at the club.The 25-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge in 2020 but made just eight Premier League appearances in four years.Malang Sarr has hit back at Mauricio Pochettino, claiming the manager DID know who he was at ChelseaCredit: GettyPochettino claimed he did not know who Sarr was last summerCredit: GettyHis last outing for the Blues came on the final day of the 2021-22 season – when Thomas Tuchel was still in charge.Sarr did not even train with the first team when Pochettino was at the helm.As a result, the manager claimed he did not know who the defender was last summer.Asked in a press conference about the Sarr’s future, Poch replied: “Who?”Read More in FootballBut the Frenchman hit back in a recent interview, claiming Pochettino did know who he was.He even claimed the manager tried to sign him for Tottenham during his time at White Hart Lane.Sarr told L’Equipe: “I took it badly. It shouldn’t have happened. He knew me.”He even tried to sign me at Tottenham. I didn’t ask for an explanation.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSarr now plays for RC LensCredit: RexThe centre-back had his Chelsea contract terminated in July.He subsequently joined RC Lens in a free transfer.Gianfranco Zola reveals Cole Palmer pledge as Chelsea icons meet for first time after EA FC comment Chelsea player ratings vs LeicesterBy Graham HillCHELSEA survived a late Leicester fightback to win 2-1 at the King Power Stadium.SunSport’s Graham Hill rated each of the players in action.Robert Sanchez – 6He had a few shaky moments playing out from the back, which gave Leicester hope of getting back into the game before the break, but he will not be happy to have missed out on a clean sheet in stoppage time.Wesley Fofana – 7Booed on his second return to Leicester – but he refused to let it unsettle him, the fans could not put him off producing an assured display in the Chelsea defence.Benoit Badiashile – 7Controlled display at the back, he showed some superb vision at times but, apart from a spell in the first half, he was rarely troubled.Levi Colwill – 7Cool, calm and collected in defence – even when Leicester threatened to get back on level terms. A controlled second half display helped keep the Foxes at bay.Marc Cucurella – 7Looked a threat out left going forward and created some of Chelsea’s best opportunities of the game – including their second goal and he knew how to frustrate Leicester when he needed to.Moises Caicedo – 8Booked for dissent at a time when Leicester almost came back into it, but kept his head to make sure Chelsea stayed firmly in command of the game.Enzo Fernandez – 8Set up Jackson’s goal and is making a habit of providing key assists – this was fifth in his last three games.Headed number two from close range for good measure.Noni Madueke – 7Brought an excellent first half save from Mads Hermansen – who then stopped him scoring Chelsea’s second before the break.Blocked a certain Palmer goal though.Cole Palmer – 8Got some unwanted attention midway through the first half after a terrible challenge from Wilfred Ndidi – hit Maduke when he should have scored, otherwise he was excellent.Joao Felix – 6Peppered some shots in early on and proved a thorn in Leicester’s side, but drifted in and out of the game despite being part of a dominant Chelsea display.Nicolas Jackson – 7The opening goal – his seventh of the season – rounded off a powerful run and clinical finish after some help from Fernandez in the build-up. Also had a hand in Chelsea’s second.SubsChris Nkunku: for Joao Felix 81mins – 6Romeo Lavia: for Caicedo 81 mins – 5Jadon Sancho: for Maduke 84mins – 6Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: for Jackson 90 + 1mins – 5 More

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      Ruben Amorim hints at part of Man Utd job he already hates in tense statement at end of Sky Sports interview

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      RUBEN AMORIM jokingly admitted that he’s struggling to come to terms with one key aspect of being the manager of Manchester United.The Portuguese tactician bemoaned the intense media spotlight that comes with being the Red Devils gaffer.Ruben Amorim already hates one aspect of the PremThe 39-year-old said he’s already done more interviews at United than he did during four years at SportingAmorim’s first game in charge was a largely underwhelming affair with United sharing the points with dominant Ipswich at Portman Road.Marcus Rashford got his new boss off to a perfect start when he opened the scoring inside 81 seconds.But Man of the Match Omari Hutchinson’s brilliant strike levelled the scores with the scrappy encounter going on to finish 1-1.Amorim joined pundits after the match and discussed the differences between managing United and his former club Sporting.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe said: “This week I spoke more to the media than I did in four years at Sporting. I just want to work with my players. Nothing more.”It came after host Kelly Cates said: “One of the things you are going to learn as Manchester United manager is the number of media commitments that you have after a game.”Amorim shook his head and said: “This is the last time. When you speak too much and don’t win it’s really hard for everybody.”It’s one week. And only one week. I just want to work with my players and nothing more but I understand it’s a different game here.”Most read in FootballThe Amorim era got off to the perfect start when Marcus Rashford scored inside two minutesBefore Omari Hutchinson’s stunner pegged Amorim’s side backUnited were dominated by Ipswich in large parts of their 1-1 drawFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut the 39-year-old was the picture of respect as his comments came after the interview was over.Amorim had no complaints with regards to the effort of his new group of players but accepted it will take time to improve. Ruben Amorim gives instant verdict on Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho and Zirkzee in revealing Sky Sports interviewHe added: “It is hard to expect anything now. It is not a surprise but you have to see it in the game. “That is why I was a little bit anxious, because you cannot understand what will happen in the game. I felt that.”What I understood today is that they are trying, they are really trying. “They stay in the positions, they receive information and they try to use it in the game. That is very important.”Even in the difficult moments, I felt they were doing the things we said for them to do.Amorim needs A LOT of time on training pitch to fix Man Utd… unfortunately he won’t get it, writes Charlie WyettIN theory at least, the only way is up for Manchester United, writes Charlie Wyett.We are nearly a third of the way through this Premier League season and it is still staggering to see United lurking in 12th place.They have managed just four wins with a goal difference of 0. Only Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored less.It is certainly not a false position and a point at Ipswich illustrated the massive job that Ruben Amorim faces.United’s fans sang the name of their new manager throughout the game.They also gave the players rapturous applause on the final whistle and although this was an improvement on some of the performances this season, the bar has been set pretty low.The club’s optimistic supporters will see that their team is only six points off the top four.  Ultimately, though, it is difficult to see United even reaching last season’s final position of eighth as they look worse.United’s patched-up defence will improve – and a three-man formation at the back will help them – but you have to wonder where the goals are going to come from. Marcus Rashford struck after 81 seconds and then went missing for the rest of his 68 minutes on the pitch.Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee were also introduced in that double change midway inside the second half but added absolutely nothing. What a terrible couple of signings they have proved to be and United’s fans would swap both of them for Ipswich’s Liam Delap.Amorim did not celebrate the Rashford goal and paced around his technical area throughout looking uneasy.Each time there was a break in play, he called over players for instructions.Alejandro Garnacho headed over to the touchline on a couple of occasions while there were also words for Diogo Dalot, Casemiro and Jonny Evans.Amorim, a manager with infectious enthusiasm, will be hopeful he can get his message across to all of the players in the next few weeks.But the problem for the Portuguese coach is that this was the first of 10 games in the space of 33 days.What he really needs are spells on the training ground without a midweek game but he does not have that luxury.”I know it is frustrating for the fans, but we are changing so much in this moment with a lot of games. “We are going to suffer for a long period and we will try to win games. This will take time, but I know we have to win games.”United – who sit 12th in the Prem – face Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League on Thursday before hosting Everton on Sunday.Former United captain Roy Keane expressed his concerns about the lack of quality at Old Trafford.He told Sky: “We saw the shape of the team but it is the same players and the same problems.”We talk about leopards and spots. Lack of goals and a lack of quality in the second half. Ipswich looked the better team.”It’s his first game. A lot to take in and it has been a mental week for him but ultimately he will be disappointed.”Keane also got into a furious bust-up with Ipswich fan after the game.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Irishman, who previously spent time as Ipswich manager, could be seen exchanging words with a group of home supporters.He appeared to tell one individual that he would “wait for him in the car park”.Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Onana saves Amorim from embarrassment in first game as bossMANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.But Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.And it was the newly-promoted side who looked likelier to get a winner in the second half.Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players…ANDRE ONANA – 7/10United’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.JONNY EVANS – 5The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.AMAD DIALLO – 6Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal but offered little else.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.CASEMIRO – 4Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.Struggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.DIOGO DALOT – 5Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that.SubsUgarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5 More

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      Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim planning shock transfer swoop for Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri

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      WOLVES star Rayan Ait-Nouri is high on the wishlist of new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.The Algerian’s contract expires in the summer of 2026 and he is believed to be eyeing a move away from Molineux.Rayan Ait-Nouri is wanted by Man UtdCredit: AlamyRuben Amorim believes he perfectly suits his style of playCredit: GettyThat has put United are on red alert for a player as Amorim has made signing a left-back a priority. He wants to boost his options give Luke Shaw’s injury record. Shaw could also eventually move into the back-three once the former Sporting Lisbon manager fully instils his 3-4-3 system at Old Trafford.Ait-Nouri, an attacking wing-back, ticks all of the boxes for Amorim and the style of the football he likes to play.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 23-year-old has also been linked with a move to Liverpool, but United will be keen to ensure Amorim’s wishes are met.Ait-Nouri is currently on a deal of £33,000-a-week at Wolves and the Red Devils would be able to tempt him with a substantial uplift in his wages.The fan favourite has plenty of Premier League experience under his belt, making more than 100 appearances since joining from French side Angers in 2020. He has found the back of the net eight times and registered a further six assists along the way.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWolves are likely to want to keep the him until the summer amid the threat of relegation.United may have to wait until the end of the season to get their man.Ruben Amorim hints at part of Man Utd job he already hates in tense statement at end of Sky Sports interview Amorim could also go shopping back at Sporting and he is thought to be keen on striker Viktor Gyokeres and midfielder Morten Hjulmand.Three Sporting stars Amorim could swoop for after joining Man UtdRUBEN AMORIM has ruled out poaching any of his Sporting Lisbon players in the January transfer window.But the Portuguese side’s chiefs expect Amorim will come calling in the summer – with his cheque book wide open.Here’s are three Sporting starts United could swoop for… but they won’t come cheap:VIKTOR GYOKERESAge: 26Position: StrikerCost: £84millionSwede has shone since joining Sporting last summer from Coventry — catching the eye of all Europe’s top clubs.Hit 43 goals in 50 games last season and boasts 18 strikes already this term.GONCALO INACIOAge: 23Position: DefenderCost: £50millionBall-playing centre-back was handed his debut by Amorim and has since become a key figure in Sporting’s recent title successes.Can also slot in at left-back if required and has 12 caps for Portugal.MORTEN HJULMANDAge: 25Position: MidfieldCost: £40millionDane is one of the top holding midfielders in Portugal — and made skipper by Amorim.He could be the man to replace Casemiro. More

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      Fans call for ‘Man City admin to be sacked’ after ’embarrassing’ video posted following 4-0 battering by Tottenham

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans were left furious after the club posted a “highlights” video of Saturday’s humiliating 4-0 defeat to Tottenham.The reigning Premier League champions suffered their fifth straight loss at the hands of Ange Postecoglou and his team at the weekend.Man City suffered a 4-0 defeat to Tottenham at the weekendCredit: GettyCity’s social media team posted a ‘highlights’ video of the lossCredit: AlamyJames Maddison broke the deadlock after just 13 minutes and quickly went on to score a second.Pedro Porro then made it three at the start of the second half.And Brennan Johnson sealed the victory with a strike in added time.The result left City second in the Premier League table, just one point ahead of Chelsea, Arsenal and Brighton.Read More in FootballJust a few hours after full-time, City shared a “highlights” video on social media.The clip understandably left supporters furious, with one person writing: “I hate this admin man. You should be sacked.”Another said: “Thanks for ruining our weekend with this clip.”A third wrote: “You’re not serious.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile a rival fan commented: “What team posts a highlight comp of a 4-0 home loss 😭.”City boss Pep Guardiola was left shell shocked after the match and said: “Of course everything is not fine. In eight years we have never lived this kind of situation. In this moment we are fragile.Pep Guardiola says Man City is not ‘in a dark place’ despite Sporting Lisbon loss “There are no fairytales in life and sport. Sometimes you have to live through these situations.”You have to accept it. You can’t blame each other, you have to stay together.”It would be a mistake to change. Run away? Absolutely not, we have to stand up more than ever. What will define us is when we fail, we stand up and face it.”Liverpool went on to beat Southampton on Sunday, increasing their advantage over Guardiola’s side to eight points. More

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      ‘I feel sick when I look at him,’ says fan who Roy Keane ‘offered out’ after Man Utd clash as he opens up on row

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      THE man who was allegedly “offered out” by Roy Keane has shed further light on the incident, according to reports.Keane, 53, was involved in a confrontation while working as a pundit at yesterday’s clash between Ipswich Town and Manchester United.Roy Keane was involved in a confrontation with an Ipswich fanThe incident was captured on cameraThe Irishman managed the Tractor Boys between 2009 and 2011.Following the full-time whistle, things got heated between Keane and a supporter.Video footage showed Keane walking round the Sky Sports desk to confront the fan by the sideline.He could be seen leaning in and gesturing with his hands as he spoke to the supporter.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAt one point, Keane could be heard telling the animated supporter “I’ll wait for you in the car park.”According to the Mail, the supporter in question is named Neil Finbow – and took to Facebook after the incident.He is claimed to have posted: “New claim to fame. Just been offered out into the car park by Roy Keane after a few choice words.”Finbow is later said to have added: “Even Jamie Redknapp had to come over to get him away. Just your average Sunday evening out.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSResponding to a comment, he then allegedly wrote: “I was reminding him that he set us back five years and ruined our football club. I also mentioned how he wasn’t fit to step foot anywhere near our ground [Portman Road].”Oh, and I mentioned about him walking out on a World Cup and breaking Haaland’s leg and putting it in his autobiography.Man Utd player ratings vs Ipswich “I hate the bloke, and that’s been boiling up since he got sacked all those years ago.”Sky Sports’ live broadcast had been in an ad break when the incident unfolded.Keane was appearing on Super Sunday alongside Jamie Redknapp, Izzy Christiansen and presenter Kelly Cates.Finbow went on to write in a further comment: “The truth hurts, mate. I feel sick when I look at him.”He is later said to have added: “Few home truths thrown at him, he decided to bite. Very unprofessional. I’m sure he had worse when he was playing.”Finbow was not the only supporter to crowd around Keane during the incident.Another could be heard shouting: “F*** you Keane!”Amorim needs A LOT of time on training pitch to fix Man Utd… unfortunately he won’t get it, writes Charlie WyettIN theory at least, the only way is up for Manchester United, writes Charlie Wyett.We are nearly a third of the way through this Premier League season and it is still staggering to see United lurking in 12th place.They have managed just four wins with a goal difference of 0. Only Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored less.It is certainly not a false position and a point at Ipswich illustrated the massive job that Ruben Amorim faces.United’s fans sang the name of their new manager throughout the game.They also gave the players rapturous applause on the final whistle and although this was an improvement on some of the performances this season, the bar has been set pretty low.The club’s optimistic supporters will see that their team is only six points off the top four.  Ultimately, though, it is difficult to see United even reaching last season’s final position of eighth as they look worse.United’s patched-up defence will improve – and a three-man formation at the back will help them – but you have to wonder where the goals are going to come from. Marcus Rashford struck after 81 seconds and then went missing for the rest of his 68 minutes on the pitch.Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee were also introduced in that double change midway inside the second half but added absolutely nothing. What a terrible couple of signings they have proved to be and United’s fans would swap both of them for Ipswich’s Liam Delap.Amorim did not celebrate the Rashford goal and paced around his technical area throughout looking uneasy.Each time there was a break in play, he called over players for instructions.Alejandro Garnacho headed over to the touchline on a couple of occasions while there were also words for Diogo Dalot, Casemiro and Jonny Evans.Amorim, a manager with infectious enthusiasm, will be hopeful he can get his message across to all of the players in the next few weeks.But the problem for the Portuguese coach is that this was the first of 10 games in the space of 33 days.What he really needs are spells on the training ground without a midweek game but he does not have that luxury.Keane took charge of 81 games as Ipswich boss, winning 28 of them.He was sacked in January 2011 and replaced by Paul Jewell.The Man Utd legend has not managed again, but has since worked as a No2 at Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and the Republic of Ireland national team.Yesterday’s incident came after an Arsenal supporter was found guilty of headbutting Keane.Scott Law was convicted of assaulting Keane at a match in September 2023.The married dad of two, who claimed he was acting in self-defence, was given a 12-month community order and a three-year match ban.Law has lodged an appeal against his conviction and sentence, but a date has yet to be set.Following the incident with Law, Keane admitted that he was getting tired with life as a pundit.He said: “I’ll struggle for the next 10 months doing this. I love football, but the hassle of matches, getting to games, and the hassle of fans.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I was in court a few months ago with somebody headbutting me, do you think I enjoy that side of it? Absolutely not.”SunSport exclusively revealed at the time that Keane had been left “shaken” by the incident.Keane chats with new Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim during yesterday’s coverageCredit: PAKeane managed Ipswich between 2009 and 2011Credit: Getty More

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      Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd tactics broken down after Ipswich clash with clear No10 issue and striker dilemma

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      RUBEN AMORIM promised in his first press conference that we would see ‘an idea’ of his methods and approach at Ipswich – and it took just 81 seconds! Marcus Rashford may have got the manager off to a flier, but there is clearly lots more work to do.Here, presenter of our brilliant new YouTube show Tactics Exposed, Dean Scoggins gives a tactical rundown of Amorim’s first game.Ruben Amorim took charge of his first Man Utd game on SundayCredit: PAThe Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw by IpswichCredit: GettyFORMATION CLEARAs expected, Amorim went for his tried and tested 3-4-3 formation. Rashford led the line with two ‘inside forwards’ playing around him. The three defenders were very much centre-backs and were very structured – especially when playing out from the back.Amorim opted for a 3-4-3 formationIt was the team’s first time using the formationThe system relies on a huge amount of running from the wing-backs and midfield two. Read More on Man UtdPerhaps surprisingly, it was Noussair Mazraoui chosen in defence with Diogo Dalot then at left wing-back.It is obvious this is the system Amorim believes in.Despite the early goal, there was still a lack of creativity but he has had just a week on the training ground.Amorim said: “The system is not the concern, everyone is talking about it – but it’s the players understanding how were are going to play, not their positions.”Most read in FootballMIDFIELD STRUGGLESAmorim started with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen in the centre of the field. Despite them clearly being drilled to stay close and work together, they were caught numerous times in transition and looked short of legs to play in these roles.Casemiro looked unsure alongside Christian Eriksen in midfieldCredit: GettyThe two experienced players looked unsure if they were pushing up behind their attacking players, or sitting deep in front of the defence and Ipswich’s best moments in the first half came from those two being neither up or back.It looked far more natural when Manuel Ugarte came on and was later partnered by Bruno Fernandes, they worked better as a pair and pressed higher to put more pressure on the Town midfield.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAmorim needs A LOT of time on training pitch to fix Man Utd… unfortunately he won’t get it, writes Charlie WyettIN theory at least, the only way is up for Manchester United, writes Charlie Wyett.We are nearly a third of the way through this Premier League season and it is still staggering to see United lurking in 12th place.They have managed just four wins with a goal difference of 0. Only Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored less.It is certainly not a false position and a point at Ipswich illustrated the massive job that Ruben Amorim faces.United’s fans sang the name of their new manager throughout the game.They also gave the players rapturous applause on the final whistle and although this was an improvement on some of the performances this season, the bar has been set pretty low.The club’s optimistic supporters will see that their team is only six points off the top four.  Ultimately, though, it is difficult to see United even reaching last season’s final position of eighth as they look worse.United’s patched-up defence will improve – and a three-man formation at the back will help them – but you have to wonder where the goals are going to come from. Marcus Rashford struck after 81 seconds and then went missing for the rest of his 68 minutes on the pitch.Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee were also introduced in that double change midway inside the second half but added absolutely nothing. What a terrible couple of signings they have proved to be and United’s fans would swap both of them for Ipswich’s Liam Delap.Amorim did not celebrate the Rashford goal and paced around his technical area throughout looking uneasy.Each time there was a break in play, he called over players for instructions.Alejandro Garnacho headed over to the touchline on a couple of occasions while there were also words for Diogo Dalot, Casemiro and Jonny Evans.Amorim, a manager with infectious enthusiasm, will be hopeful he can get his message across to all of the players in the next few weeks.But the problem for the Portuguese coach is that this was the first of 10 games in the space of 33 days.What he really needs are spells on the training ground without a midweek game but he does not have that luxury.IMPERFECT 10sThe role Amorim wants his ‘inside forwards’ to play is not quite as a No10.. but these are the playmakers. Four players got the chance to be in those positions and none of them really made an impact on the game.Amorim said his players were ‘thinking too much’ and that was clear as they didn’t have an instinctive view on when to run in behind and when to drop deep to receive the ball.Roy Keane tells fan ‘I’ll wait in the car park’ after furious pitchside confrontation following Ipswich vs Man UtdBruno Fernandes started as a second No10 but would drop deepThe Portuguese coach likes these players to be ‘different’ in that one is more of a traditional No10 and the other makes runs in behind. Garnacho made lots of runs but was barely found, Bruno linked play well in the early stages but was often touching the ball in deep areas that gave no danger to Ipswich.Amorim brought on Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount as fresh legs in these positions but with little joy. It will be these positions that take the most work.AMAD WORLDIvorian winger Amad got a new position at right wing-back. Again, Amorim likes to have different profiles of player on each side and Amad is the direct runner, whilst Dalot is more of a traditional full-back and cuts inside on his right foot from left wing-back.Amad Diallo played as a right wing-backAmad started the game superbly with the bursting run to set up Rashford for the goal – and it is this type of direct running that Amorim loves.But the intensity dropped and Amad spent more time in a traditional right-back position and lots of time defending rather than attacking. He had some bursts in the second half, but it was from far too deep to create any more clear chances.HOJLUND v RASHFORDThe No9 position is going to be hotly debated, it’s clear that this player has to work VERY hard, running the channels and creating space for the other forwards around him.Marcus Rashford broke the deadlock for United within the opening two minutesObviously Rashford got the dream start – but it went quickly downhill from there and he struggled physically and to get back into the game. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe press looked disorganised too – but Amorim has had only a couple of days on the training ground.Hojlund looked a far more natural fit for what Amorim wants.. this player must come to feet, be physical with centre-backs and then spin and get in the box for crosses.. more of an old-school No9.Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Onana saves Amorim from embarrassment in first game as bossMANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.But Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.And it was the newly-promoted side who looked likelier to get a winner in the second half.Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players…ANDRE ONANA – 7/10United’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.JONNY EVANS – 5The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.AMAD DIALLO – 6Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal but offered little else.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.CASEMIRO – 4Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.Struggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.DIOGO DALOT – 5Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that.SubsUgarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5 More

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      Owen Hargreaves names two Man Utd stars who ‘won’t be playing in three weeks’ after feeling Ruben Amorim’s wrath

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      OWEN HARGREAVES believes that several Manchester United stars will find themselves dropped in the coming weeks.The Red Devils have endured an awful start to the season and sit 12th in the Premier League table.Owen Hargreaves had his say on his former sideCredit: GettyRuben Amorim’s side drew 1-1 with Ipswich in his first game at the helmCredit: PAMan Utd’s poor form ultimately cost former boss Erik ten Hag his job, with new manager Ruben Amorim taking charge for the first time in yesterday’s clash with Ipswich.Following the 1-1 draw, ex-United midfielder Hargreaves, 43, gave a frank assessment of his former side.The ex-England ace picked out Diogo Dalot and substitute Joshua Zirkzee for criticism.Hargreaves said of Amorim: “He was in front of me, and he was really frustrated, I’m not going to lie.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He wasn’t happy with Dalot’s positioning in the first half. Zirkzee’s positioning in the second half made him a bit frustrated as well.””Many of these players won’t be playing in three, four, or five weeks time.”Dalot, 25, was asked about how things have changed under his Portuguese compatriot.The full-back said: “He has impacted straight away. The way he transmits ideas is really clear. We just need to put it into practice now.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We just need to be ready. For the standard of this club we have to get information really quick.”We have only been together with the international players for two or three days, so you have to give credit to everyone.”Amorim’s reality check after first match as Man Utd & Ipswich draw 1-1After the game, Amorim took a swipe at Zirkzee’s movement.The Dutchman, 23, replaced Christian Eriksen in the 68th minute and played off fellow substitute Rasmus Hojlund.Amorim said: “I think that [decision-making] is a concern, you don’t need to coach them at this level.”You have to keep the ball and know the momentum to put the ball in front. Sometimes you feel that you can’t keep the ball and you [have to] put the ball in front.”Then you have like we are in the end of the game, we were around the box with two strikers. Josh has to understand that he has to go to the box to have the crosses.”So we are doing some things that were not at the right moment, so that is something we have to address.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Sometimes people talk about the 3-4-3, that is not the concern, the system is the system but the understanding of the game is what we have to improve a lot in this area.”Amorim will take charge of his first game at Old Trafford on Thursday as United host Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Onana saves Amorim from embarrassment in first game as bossMANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.But Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.And it was the newly-promoted side who looked likelier to get a winner in the second half.Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players…ANDRE ONANA – 7/10United’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.JONNY EVANS – 5The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.AMAD DIALLO – 6Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal but offered little else.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.CASEMIRO – 4Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.Struggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.DIOGO DALOT – 5Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that.SubsUgarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5 More

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      Ruben Amorim gives instant verdict on Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho and Zirkzee in revealing Sky Sports interview

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      RUBEN AMORIM discussed Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee following his first game in charge of Manchester United.The Portuguese, 39, was in the dugout as the Red Devils were held 1-1 by Ipswich at Portman Road.Ruebn Amorim gave his assessment of Man Utd’s performanceCredit: Sky SportsBrino Fernandes skippered the Red Devils at Portman RoadCredit: GettyMan Utd had gotten off to the perfect start when Marcus Rashford turned in Amad Diallo’s cross after just 81 seconds.But Amorim’s side were pegged back by Omari Hutchinson’s deflected strike prior to half-time.After the game, United’s new boss admitted that his players will take time to adapt to his ideas, claiming that they will have to “suffer”.Chatting to Sky Sports, he also discussed several of his players individually.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOn his skipper, he said: “Bruno Fernandes, I think he improved his game by playing nearer the ball, feeling the ball, so he can give us sometimes the long pass.”But you can not put him there all the time because he wants the long pass all the time.”So we try to find things about the players, we will need a lot of time to work out these things.”He then claimed to have immediately learned new things about winger Garnacho.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlejandro Garnacho endured some frustrating moments against IpswichCredit: RexJoshua Zirkzee was introduced from the bench during the second halfCredit: GettyAmorim added: “You start discovering things that you didn’t know like Garna, can hold the ball between lines.”You can understand that by seeing the games because he’s always open so you try to find these things.”Roy Keane tells fan ‘I’ll wait in the car park’ after furious pitchside confrontation following Ipswich vs Man UtdAmorim left summer signing Zirkzee out of his first starting XI, instead opting to deploy Rashford up front.He summoned the forward in the 68th minute, bringing him on for Christian Eriksen.Zirkzee, 23, played off fellow substitute Rasmus Hojlund after being introduced.But boss Amorim wasn’t fully satisfied with his display.’HAS TO UNDERSTAND’He said: “I think that [decision-making] is a concern, you don’t need to coach them at this level.”You have to keep the ball and know the momentum to put the ball in front. Sometimes you feel that you can’t keep the ball and you [have to] put the ball in front.”Then you have like we are in the end of the game, we were around the box with two strikers. Josh has to understand that he has to go to the box to have the crosses.”So we are doing some things that were not at the right moment, so that is something we have to address.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Sometimes people talk about the 3-4-3, that is not the concern, the system is the system but the understanding of the game is what we have to improve a lot in this area.”Man Utd return to action on Thursday evening, when they host Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Onana saves Amorim from embarrassment in first game as bossMANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.But Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.And it was the newly-promoted side who looked likelier to get a winner in the second half.Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players…ANDRE ONANA – 7/10United’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.JONNY EVANS – 5The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.AMAD DIALLO – 6Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal but offered little else.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.CASEMIRO – 4Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.Struggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.DIOGO DALOT – 5Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that.SubsUgarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5 More