Ruben Amorim expressed his gratitude for the warm reception he received from Manchester United fans, a memory he cherishes deeply. His debut at Old Trafford was marked by a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. Rasmus Hojlund's two goals were pivotal in this comeback win, with Alejandro Garnacho initially scoring for United before Bodo/Glimt responded with goals from Hakon Evjen and Philip Zinckernagel.United's recent form in European competitions has improved under Amorim. They secured back-to-back wins, including a 2-0 victory against PAOK Salonika and the recent triumph over Bodo/Glimt. This is a significant improvement compared to their previous 11 matches under Erik ten Hag, where they only managed one win.Despite the victory, there are areas of concern for Amorim. Bodo/Glimt became only the second team to score twice within 23 minutes against United in a major European away game since Sporting Braga did so in October 2012. Interestingly, Amorim was part of that Braga team.Amorim acknowledged both the strengths and weaknesses displayed during the match. "Of course, I see what everybody sees. Good moments, some difficult moments, some confusion and in the end trying to hold the result," he stated. He praised his players' resilience despite conceding two quick goals and highlighted their determination to maintain possession.The match statistics reflected United's dominance, with an expected goals (xG) total of 2.63 from 20 attempts compared to Bodo/Glimt's 0.77 from seven shots. However, Amorim emphasized the need for further improvement as they prepare for future challenges.

Looking Forward to Domestic Challenges

Amorim's first home league game will be against Everton on Sunday. As he continues to adapt to his new role, he remains focused on refining United's playstyle and addressing past issues like losing possession too easily.The support from Manchester United fans has been overwhelming for Amorim. "The first thing is that half of the stadium doesn’t really know me," he said. "I came from Portugal, I did nothing for this club yet so the fact that they make me feel at home it’s so special." The fans' chants after the game were a testament to their appreciation. As Amorim continues his journey with Manchester United, he carries with him the warmth and support of the fans who have welcomed him wholeheartedly into their fold.