Ruben Amorim names surprise Manchester United duo who 'improve the team a lot'
Man Utd returned to action against AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Ruben Amorim believes Luke Shaw and Mason Mount both have big roles to play at Manchester United and make them a much better team when they are fit. United returned to action when they faced AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, as Amorim made five changes to his starting line up ahead of the huge Europa League first leg against Athletic Club.
The headline piece of team news was that Shaw started the match, his first for the club in 343 days. The 29-year-old made only his sixth appearance of the season at the Vitality Stadium after he had been rested from the squad for the home defeat to Wolves a week ago.
United know their Premier League form is inconsequential as they go in search of Champions League qualification, but they hope the return of Shaw and Mount will help them achieve a successful end to the season.
Ruben Amorim praises surprise duo
Speaking ahead of the Premier League clash with Bournemouth, Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim piled the praise on Luke Shaw and Mason Mount.
When asked what position Shaw would start in the match, he told Sky Sports: "He is going to start in the back three. That is the best position for him. We have to take a risk there to manage players but to have players like him and Mason Mount improves this team a lot.
"I have the responsibility to put a strong team against this Bournemouth side. It will be a tough game but we had a full week to prepare the players. I am trying to manage winning the game but also preparing for the next one against Bilbao. We need to bring intensity. We need to be focused. We have lost games in set pieces so we have to improve our intensity today. We need to press and we need to take advantage of every moment they give us."