'We can score so many goals' - Amorim backs Man Utd to address struggles

Rubem Amorim acknowledges Manchester United's lack of goals is a cause of concern, but is confident they can address the issue ahead of his first home match in charge.

The Portuguese will lead the Red Devils out at Old Trafford on Thursday for the first time since replacing Erik ten Hag, when his side face Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.

United are aiming to get back to winning ways, after they were held to a 1-1 draw by newly promoted Ipswich Town in Amorim's first match at the helm last weekend.

Despite registering just under 60% of possession, the visitors recorded only four shots on target with an xG of 0.8 compared to Ipswich's 1.59 at Portman Road.

"Of course, there is a concern in that, but I think we have to improve as a team," Amorim told reporters ahead of United's clash with the Norwegian side.

"We have quality players that can score so many goals. You can feel in the second half [against Ipswich], we controlled possession of the ball, but were not dangerous.

"We will try to improve as a team - Rasmus [Hojlund] and Rash [Marcus Rashford] and even Bruno [Fernandes] - to score more goals. All these guys need to improve. We can score so many goals."

The United manager also revealed he will rotate his squad as he prepares for his Old Trafford bow.

"We have to do it, especially in this moment, because we have a lot of games," he added. "And, at the beginning of something, they have to feel that they are part of the team.

"They are international players. We will try to rotate and try to win every game - have a clear idea of how to play and everybody needs to be on the same page.

"Everyone has told me it will be a special time. I just want to win the game, just to give that happiness to the supporters.

"Before the match, it will be like a new sensation. But, after the whistle, it will be one more game, and we want to win that match."

Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes says the players must take the blame for Ten Hag's dismissal at the end of last month, but insists he and his team-mates are now looking ahead to life under their new boss.

"If you change a manager mid-season, it is because things are not going as you want and if things are not going as you want, then everyone has to take the blame.

"As I have said before, it is easier to get rid of a manager than 15 or 20 players. But now, our focus is on what the future can bring, and understanding the ideas of the new manager as quickly as possible."