Ruben Amorim says Andre Onana must win his place


Ruben Amorim says he’s assured going into the brand new season.

The top coach was talking within the embargoed part of the pre-match presser forward of United’s opening match of the 2025/26 season in opposition to Arsenal at Outdated Trafford tomorrow afternoon.

“[I’m] assured,” he mentioned. “I do know in some moments we’ll wrestle as a result of it’s a sport in opposition to Arsenal.

“We’re extra ready. I believe, I really feel we’ve extra gamers who will help us to vary the momentum of the sport. That may give you confidence.

“Now we have extra choices. If issues usually are not working effectively, we will change issues. That offers me extra confidence in each sport.”

Amorim was requested if Andre Onana will begin in opposition to Arsenal tomorrow, having missed the entire of pre-season with harm.

“It’s like the opposite gamers. Everybody has to win the place,” he replied. “So I’m not going to say if one participant is primary. He’s able to go to the sport. Let’s wait. You’ll know Sunday.”

Requested to substantiate he nonetheless has confidence within the Cameroonian, he responded:

“I believe we will me as a coach, our gamers that have been right here final 12 months can do higher. So I’ve full confidence in that.”

Amorim’s phrases from the primary a part of the press convention may be seen right here.

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