Manchester United’s manager, Rúben Amorim, has been working with the team’s striker, Højlund, to improve his goal-scoring abilities. As reported by Amorim, a striker’s primary role is to score goals, and the team is trying to support Højlund in achieving this. However, Amorim notes that Højlund’s eagerness to succeed sometimes leads to him overexerting himself, which can negatively impact his performance.
Player Development
Højlund, a striker, has been creating scoring opportunities, including one notable situation against Wolverhampton. Amorim acknowledges that Højlund is making progress in improving the smaller aspects of his game. The manager is confident that with continued effort, Højlund will eventually score a goal. According to Amorim, “The goal will come”, indicating that it is only a matter of time before Højlund finds the back of the net.
Team Context
This development comes as Manchester United, under Amorim’s management, continues to work on their overall team performance. With according to recent reports, Amorim has been critical of the team’s performance, warning of threats from opposing teams, and utilising the skills of players like Harry Maguire. The manager has also expressed his intention to give young players a chance, as part of the team’s growth and development strategy.