I think Matheus Cunha showed what we need; that he's the player when he receives the ball between the lines, he can be really aggressive in the direction of the opponent.” Amorim acknowledged that his team have “a lot to do” and that United must improve their quality in the final third following a “big test” against Daniel Farke’s Championship-winning side.

As Manchester United prepares for their pre-season tour of the United States, Ruben Amorim is focused on building squad cohesion and integrating new players.