Second half goals from Jurian Timber And William SalibaFrom both corners, sealed the win for the Gunners and impressed the former. Sporting CP Coach Amorim’s first loss in the league in over a year.
But United’s squad is still hampered by injuries and a lack of match fitness, with Amorim saying fitness concerns continue to influence his selection.
Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malasia And Mason Mt All played less than an hour at the Emirates after recently returning from injury, while signing in the summer. Lenny Euro Made his first appearance for the club after recovering from a long-term foot injury.
“It’s not because I like to change all the time, but we have to keep the whole squad fit,” Amorim said. “So for example, Harry Maguire has a time limit, Tyrell Malasia has a time limit, Mason Mount has a time limit, Lenny Euro has a real time limit, so we have within sports. Gotta manage, different tactics, different way of playing, more meters to press.
“Tomorrow we have to assess and those who are a bit of an injury risk won’t play, so we have to have everyone to work, play and improve the squad.”
Despite the defeat, Amorim said he would still take positives from his players’ performances at the Emirates.
“I evaluate the game regardless of the result,” he said. “Like I said, after 4-0 [win against Everton] You can take the positives, but we have to do better and you already knew that.
“But you could feel it in the stadium, especially at the end of the first half you could feel they weren’t comfortable, you could feel it in the stadium, so you can take it.
“You see a goal and then the momentum changes and it’s really difficult for us to have full control of the game but we try.”
Amorim, meanwhile, said he would. Luke Shaw Then there is the need to stay fit all the time. England The protector Suffered another injury This week after being out for five months with a calf injury.
“Since I’ve been here, what can I say, I see him working a lot in the gym in the medical department, working a lot on the pitch,” Amorim said. “We control the load during games, during training. He was losing weight, so he was doing everything.
“If he continues with this attitude, he is a top player and we need him. However long he needs, I will be with him, we will help him come back. Not just Manchester United. But your national team needs a guy like Luke Shaw, so we’re here to help.”