Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has expressed frustration over his team’s lack of intensity, after they allowed a 1-0 lead to slip in their 2-2 Premier League draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
United took the lead in the first half through Bryan Mbeumo and appeared to be in control. However, Tottenham came back strong in the second half, with late goals from Mathys Tel and Richarlison turning the game around.
Matthijs De Ligt, who was initially at fault for Tel’s equalizer, later made amends by scoring a powerful header to rescue a point for the Red Devils.
Speaking after the match, Amorim admitted his side became too relaxed and failed to maintain their pressing rhythm.
“During the game we felt like the three points were there to take home,” Amorim said.
“But then with everything that happened — Harry Maguire and Casemiro going off and conceding two goals — we managed to score again and got a point. When you cannot win, you don’t lose.
“But we need to look at ourselves. We were not pressing with the same intensity. We felt comfortable, but we needed more bravery to kill the game. Today was our day to win.”
The draw adds to growing concerns about Manchester United’s inconsistency this season, as Amorim insists the team still has “so much to grow.”
