Manchester United's growing resilience after conceding goals shows real improvement under Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese coach highlighted this progress ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with struggling Leicester City.
The Red Devils held firm against second-placed Arsenal to secure a 1-1 draw last week. They followed that up by bouncing back from a goal down to thrash Real Sociedad 4-1, advancing to the Europa League quarter-finals.
"I feel that in the last games we can understand better the idea of what we want to do," Amorim told reporters. "We are not suffering one goal and then losing our minds by suffering another goal. We are understanding the moments of the game better."
Maintaining Momentum Against Leicester
United sit 14th with 34 points from 28 matches - far below their usual standards. They'll be eyeing the clash against 19th-placed Leicester as a perfect opportunity to climb the table, with the Foxes having lost their last five league games.
This matchup presents an attractive betting opportunity for those backing United. With Leicester's defensive struggles and United's improving form, goals could be on the menu at the King Power Stadium.
Amorim stressed the importance of consistency: "I know that in football, especially in our moment, we can have a really good moment and then drop really fast. Our focus is to continue and don't be too happy or too depressed."
He warned his players against complacency: "We need to forget the table and face Leicester like we did against Real Sociedad. We just need to win and improve our position."
Young Talent Catching the Eye
The United boss also had special praise for 18-year-old defender Ayden Heaven. The youngster, signed from Arsenal in February, has impressed in his recent appearances.
"If he continues like that he is going to play. I really like his confidence," Amorim said. "I like his pace, I think he is good in defending the box and quite complete. But he has a lot of work to do in the Premier League."
Heaven's emergence adds another interesting dimension to United's squad as they look to finish the season strongly. His development could be worth watching for fans and bettors alike when considering United's defensive stability in upcoming fixtures.
As United prepare for the final stretch of the season, their improved mentality under Amorim offers hope. But the coach knows consistency will be key if they're to climb from their disappointing league position and make a serious push in Europe.
