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Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim trusts his current strikers. He prefers to develop talent instead of making quick transfers.
AMORIM’S STRIKER STRATEGY
Amorim talked about his forwards, comparing them to his past work with Viktor Gyökeres in Lisbon. “Our focus is to help the players that we have. Rasmus scored one goal in the last game. You can see Rasmus has the talent,” Amorim stated. He went on to specifically mention Joshua Zirkzee and young prospect Chido Obi Martin, affirming, “Zirkzee has the talent. Chido Obi has the talent. We have to improve the players.”
This matches Amorim’s style. Since joining United in November 2024, Amorim has been working on his system and improving his squad.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Amorim’s words show his coaching style, also seen at Sporting CP. There, he was “a serial rebuilder and an encourager and developer of young players.” He turned Viktor Gyökeres into a top scorer, showing he can nurture talent.
At United, Amorim is rebuilding a struggling team. They’re 5th in the Premier League with 58 points, 3 points behind 4th-placed Tottenham in the race for Champions League qualification. They’re 8 points behind 3rd-placed Arsenal with four matches left.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR UNITED’S STRIKERS?
Rasmus Højlund has shown potential with 11 league goals, despite injury setbacks. Joshua Zirkzee has scored 7 goals but has been inconsistent.
The club is reportedly finalizing the signing of French wonderkid Enzo Kana-Biyik, with the young striker having flown into Manchester yesterday to complete his move. This addition further demonstrates Amorim’s commitment to developing young attacking talent.
Manchester United play West Ham United this weekend. It’s a test for Amorim’s forwards against a strong defense. It’s a chance for Højlund and Zirkzee to prove their manager’s faith is well-placed as United continue their push for Champions League qualification.
