Man United Boss Ruben Amorim Insists Red Devils Should Have Won Despite Loss to Nottingham

• Manager Ruben Amorim has drawn positives from Manchester United's painful 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest
• Despite ending up on the losing side, Amorim insisted the Red Devils should not have lost in the EPL game on Tuesday
• Up next for the Portuguese tactician and his side is a game against Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday, April 6

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Manchester United’s struggles continued on Tuesday night as they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

However, embattled head coach Ruben Amorim was adamant that his side should have taken away all three points.

United found themselves behind in the opening five minutes at City Ground after former United winger Anthony Elanga sprinted 70 yards before slotting home the decisive goal.

His blistering run and composed finish left the Red Devils trailing early, a setback from which they never fully recovered despite having the lion's share of possession.

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Analysing Amorim's Man United vs Nottingham

Despite periods of dominance, Amorim’s men lacked the cutting edge in attack to break down Forest’s disciplined defensive setup.

Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot came closest to equalising in the first half, rattling the crossbar with a powerful header, while his compatriot Bruno Fernandes tested goalkeeper Matz Sels with a fierce strike.

However, clear-cut chances were rare for the Red Devils, and the visitors failed to maintain any sustained pressure.

At the other end, United’s defensive frailties resurfaced as they struggled to cope with Elanga’s direct running and Forest’s efficient transitions.

In stoppage time, Murillo produced a crucial goal-line clearance to deny Harry Maguire, ensuring Forest secured their first league double over United since the 1991-92 season, per the BBC.

Amorim insists United should have won

Following the defeat, the Portuguese tactician refused to dwell on the negatives, insisting his side did enough to claim victory.

“I can see the progress. For sure. But now we must focus on winning games,” Amorim stated, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano on X.

“We should have won this game vs Forest… Not even drawn, but in the end, we have lost three points.”

Mounting pressure ahead of Manchester Derby

This latest setback leaves United in 13th place on the Premier League table, still searching for back-to-back league victories this season.

With a derby against Manchester City looming on Sunday, Amorim’s side must quickly regroup to avoid further slipping behind in the race for European football.

Man United ready to rebuild under Amorim

YEN.com.gh previously reported that Manchester United's rebuild following Erik ten Hag’s departure and Ruben Amorim’s appointment could see the squad reformed entirely.

Key players like Antony and Casemiro are likely to be offloaded or loaned away as the Portuguese manager seeks to recruit talent that aligns with his tactical vision for the Red Devils.

Since taking charge late last year, Amorim has experimented with different line-ups, aiming to establish his strongest starting XI as the club looks to regain momentum and status.

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