Manchester United enjoyed a positive week after progressing in the Europa League and earning a dominant Premier League win and will now take a pause for the international break
Manchester United head into the international break in a positive run of form.
They have reached the Europa League quarter-finals by beating Spanish side Real Sociedad. And they continued that form with a dominant win against Leicester and former star Ruud van Nistelrooy.
While they are still some way off the European places, Ruben Amorim’s side still have realistic hopes of Champions League football. But their domestic commitments are set to be paused with the March international break.
A host of stars will be jetting to all corners of the globe but Amorim now has a chance to work closely with the players staying behind. Take a look at all of the latest news from Old Trafford:
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Hojlund speaks out after ending drought
Rasmus Hojlund has admitted he is finally getting to grips with Ruben Amorim’s demands after ending his 21-game goal drought. Speaking after his goal at Leicester, he said: “I think it comes down to my performances as well.
“I think obviously I’ve not been on top of my game as I wanted to and we’re still adapting to a new system and some new positions. But I think I’ve been growing into it lately and starting to look a bit better. But I’m just happy to get on the scoresheet and I’m sure they will come more now.
“I’m happy, but it’s not all about goals. I’m obviously very happy to get my goal and it gives me a lot of confidence.
“I think we’re starting to get a bit more of a connection between myself and the players, then starting to understand what my qualities are even more and playing to them as well.”
Ex-Red Devils disagree on Pogba
Former United teammates Louis Saha and Mikael Silvestre have disagreed over whether the club should re-sign Paul Pogba. “I would take Paul Pogba back at Manchester United in a heartbeat,” the former said. “It’s not only because of the squad that we have now with injuries and all that, but for all the elements that he brings as a player.
But Silvestre isn’t completely convinced. He said: “No, I wouldn’t be tempted to sign Paul Pogba on a free transfer if I was Manchester United. I like Paul a lot but I wouldn’t because it’s going to be expensive and you don’t know physically how long it’s going to take him to get up to match fitness.
“Even though he’s been out of the game for 18 months, before his ban, he wasn’t really playing that much at Juventus. He’s had a couple of injuries. It’s too big of a risk (to sign Pogba).”
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Ratcliffe handed stadium boost
EFL chief Rick Parry has hinted that United’s new stadium could potentially host a future Carabao Cup final as an alternative to Wembley. Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: “Well, it’s always nice to have an alternative.
“And it’s very exciting for the north. So exciting news, positive news. Again from the EFL’s point of view, the more that our biggest clubs grow and thrive, the stronger the game will be.
“So we always look on with interest, but that’s a few years away yet, but having alternatives is never a bad thing.”
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