Ruben Amorim’s reaction – Manchester United boss on Bruno Fernandes, Red Devils loss, Marcus Rashford omission

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim saw his side find another way to lose, handing a Boxing Day victory to relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Thursday.

The Red Devils did not score and spent most of the second half down a man after captain Bruno Fernandes received a second yellow card and was sent off in the 47th minute.

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Matheus Cunha scored an Olimpico 12 minutes later when Red Devils goalkeeper Andre Onana was caught between two Wolves forwards and failed to deal with a corner kick. Hee-chan Hwang scored a Cunha assist in stoppage time to seal the three points for Wolves.

It means United have lost five of their last seven matches across all competitions and have taken just three points from their last 15 available in the Premier League.

Ruben Amorim’s reaction – Manchester United boss on Bruno Fernandes, Red Devils latest loss

Was this a step backwards? “Of course. When we don’t win it’s a step back, but it was really tough with the sending off. The goal was the same against Tottenham. We tried even with one guy less, we were closer than Wolves on the second one. For us, let’s continue.”

Die Concession: “Yes (same goal) against Tottenham. Onana can’t get to the ball. I think he can’t hit the ball so he tries to reach the ball and some guys don’t even look for it. I don’t want to focus on that though – the good thing is that we were close to the goal even with 10 men.”

On Bruno’s red: “It is so difficult to win a game in the Premier League with 11 men. With 10 men it is even more so.”

On United’s attacking play: “We have to improve relations, but in some moments we lack aggression. But we don’t train. We just play and try to find a better way to win. The others we lost, we have been in control, not always dominant , but some things, the set pieces, the sending off.”

On no Marcus Rashford again: “It’s always the same reason. We have to be the same professionals, win or lose. To lose, I have to be stronger. I will continue with my idea until the end.”

Whether Rashford has shown more since being left out: “If he’s not here, you can decide.”