Man Utd 'look a different team' - Amorim

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim believes he has seen a "completely different intensity" from his players during pre-season, as his side moved into pole position in the Premier League Summer Series with a 4-1 win over Bournemouth.

Rasmus Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo and youngster Ethan Williams were all on the scoresheet, as the Red Devils moved one point from winning the tournament.

"I think we played a good game," Amorim said post-match. "We played with intensity and we were aggressive - two things we needed to improve on from last season. I think we also had better possession compared to the last game, so they are listening.

"The same players are playing and we look like a different team, so that is a good sign. I think they are playing better because they are also connecting with each other, not just on the pitch but off the pitch.

"They are stronger and faster - the intensity is completely different."

Amorim also explained Harry Maguire's absence was because the club is "being careful" with the centre-back's fitness.

"He had an issue during the holidays and he came back a little bit late, so we are having to be careful with him," Amorim said.

"It is just a little bit of fatigue with all the training, so we are just trying to control everything."

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