Amorim then discussed team news, mentioning that Harry Maguire is not yet ready to return to the team, and that Kobbie Mainoo did not train the previous day but may be available for training the next day.

When asked about the impact of the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on the team, Amorim explained that players can leave their clubs to join their national teams up to two weeks before the tournament starts. Manchester United will be losing several players, including Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui, and Amad Diallo, which Amorim described as not ideal due to the importance of these players in the team.

Amorim also mentioned that there may be opportunities for other players to step up and fill the gaps left by the departing players, and that the under-21 team could also be involved.

In a separate conversation, Amorim reflected on his one-year anniversary as Manchester United manager, stating that his first season in charge was challenging due to the team's high standards and the Premier League's competitive environment.

Amorim acknowledged the difficulty of the job but expressed his commitment to putting in the necessary work to succeed.