Ruben Amorim blames the defensive mindset of Manchester United for Draw at Fulham

Ruben Amorim said his players from Manchester United had left their attacking principles after they took the lead against Fulham, and claimed that their defensive mentality cost them the victory in the 1-1 Premier League trekking on Sunday in Craven Cottage.

United scored through its own goal from the back of Rodrigo Muniz, but gave his advantage when Fulham Emile Smith Rowe hit 93 seconds after entering the fight.

The result leaves the visitor with a lonely point of the opening of two Premier League matches.

«We scored the goal, and then we forgot how we play. We want to win so badly, and that is a good feeling that we scored a goal and everyone on the field thought:» Let’s hold the benefit and try to win the game, «Amorim said the BBC.

“For me that is the moment that we have to enjoy more and push the opponent. We tried to press the opponent super high and have left a lot of space behind. We have to grow up a lot like a team. For me the most important thing is that they work very hard during the week. Today we worked very hard.

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A crucial moment in the first half saw United -skipper Bruno Fernandes miss a penalty that was awarded after a VAR control, where the playmaker sent it high over the bar.

It marked the fifth time that he missed a penalty since his Premier League debut in 2020.

«I think he is not used to missing fines. He knows the importance that this moment can have a huge impact on the team,» Amorim said Sky Sports.

«During the game he was not happy because he was not involved, and he has so much responsibility, and I think he thought missing the penalty was enormous for us,» he added.

Despite the back of League leader Arsenal with five points early in the campaign, Amorim Bullish remained about United’s prospects in the competition.

«We just want to win games. The players know that they play in a club where they should be better. I am really sure that we will achieve many victories,» he said.

Published on August 25, 2025