According to reports, Manchester United will face West Ham at Old Trafford this Sunday in the 36th round of the Premier League, hoping to replicate their recent European success domestically.

Amorim spoke to reporters in a pre-match press conference ahead of the game.

– You previously mentioned that your team has weaknesses. After the win against Lyon, you said the team lacks certain qualities. Can you elaborate on what exactly you want to improve?

Amorim: No, I won’t go into details. But you can understand what I mean by qualities. When I say qualities, I mean players who cut inside rather than staying wide, or things like which foot is dominant. These were evident in Garnacho’s performance today. It’s crucial for a player to be left-footed—it can completely change the style of play.

Some wingers are more aggressive than others, while some focus more on defensive duties—this also changes our style. These are things we want to implement in the future, but it takes time. It won’t happen in one summer. I was just pointing that out. As for weaknesses, just watch the game. Even when we win, we have plenty of issues. During the game, you’ll see there’s a lot we need to improve.

– What are your plans for the remaining Premier League games? Will we see Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire, or will they be rested ahead of the final against Tottenham?

Amorim: No, they will play because sometimes it’s better for them to play. What I’m protecting are players at risk of injury. For example, Bruno or the last game before Tottenham… We moved the Chelsea game to Friday, so there’s enough time for recovery. We want to stay competitive in the Premier League and win. Bruno isn’t at risk of injury, but Harry is, so we need to manage him. But yes, they should play—it’s better than sitting out.

– There’s a post-season tour planned. What are your thoughts? Were you consulted?

Amorim: Yes, I was consulted, and I’ve spoken about it before. We can’t just disappear after this season. We need to help the club because it generates revenue. We’ll connect with fans worldwide, which is important, especially after disappointing them this season. I think this is the least we can do. We’re taking the whole team, including youngsters. The coaching staff will be there too. We’ve made many changes and are trying to build something like a family. I think it’s a good thing.

– All senior players are coming?

Amorim: Yes, yes.

– Regarding the Europa League final, do you expect intense training sessions?

Amorim: I don’t know. As I said, some players might not recover in time. They’ll push themselves, and we’ll manage that—we won’t take risks. They’ll fight for their spots, which is good. Not just for the final, but also for Premier League preparation, because our focus is on winning, and that’s crucial.

– Will you ensure training competitiveness doesn’t get too intense?

Amorim: I don’t have that in me. I always push. But I’ll manage it. They don’t need heavy training now, so sessions will be lighter. But yes, they’ll push each other.

– What do you expect from the last three Premier League games? If you win the final and finish 16th, it won’t matter, but if you lose and finish 15th, it’s a disaster. What are you aiming for?

Amorim: Again, there’s nothing left to salvage in the league. But these games are good for players because we won’t have much training. They’ll fight for their spots in the final. I think we made mistakes against Brentford—some players were already thinking about Atletico. We’ll manage that. But we’re Manchester United—we must win, even in the league. We’ll use every game to improve, not just for the final but for the future.

– West Ham could overtake you in the table. How important is that? Do you understand criticism of your league performance? Roy Keane was very blunt about the players’ form between Europa League games.

Amorim: Yes, we’re trying our best, but I agree—we can do better. I have no argument against criticism—we deserve it. If we can’t accept criticism now, we’re in the wrong job. I fully accept it. I agree with all critics, but right now, the situation is clear—we must act smartly. We must take risks. We must accept criticism from all sides because standards like Roy Keane’s are very high. But I must make a choice: what’s best for the club, not me. My choice now is to keep all players fit because winning the final is crucial.