We Have to Be More Clinical Urges Boss as Ten-Man Red Devils Survive Chelsea Scare
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim delivered a clear message to his players after a chaotic 2-1 victory over Chelsea: celebrate the win, but fix the finishing. The Reds secured a vital three points in a match that saw two red cards and a nervy finale, but their boss was left wanting more from a dominant first-half performance.
The game exploded into life after just five minutes when Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off, handing United a massive early advantage. Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro swiftly capitalized with goals, seemingly putting the home side in a commanding position. However, Casemiro’s second yellow card before halftime leveled the playing field at ten men apiece and set the stage for a tense second act.
A late headed consolation from Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah ensured a anxious finish, but United held firm. Despite the relief of the win, Amorim’s post-match focus was squarely on the chances squandered when his team was in full control.
“I felt the urgency, especially in the beginning of the game. The sending off helped us,” Amorim told Sky Sports. “If you remember the first half, we had so many opportunities three against one, three against two. We have to be more clinical to finish the game sooner.”
His frustration was justified. United managed nine first-half attempts but consistently failed to truly test the Chelsea stand-in keeper, with promising moves from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu often breaking down on the final ball.
For Amorim, the victory is a welcome step forward, but the performance was a stark reminder that his team must develop a killer instinct to turn dominance into decisive, comfortable wins.
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