RUBEN AMORIM has told his players “no more heart attacks” after overseeing a steady 2-0 victory over Sunderland.
The under-fire boss praised his squad for putting in a “mature, professional performance” against the Black Cats.
GettyRuben Amorim has begged his players for ‘no more heart attacks’[/caption]
GettyHe has told the squad he wants more ‘professional’ performances like the 2-0 win over Sunderland[/caption]
And he said that while the fans may want more drama, he believes the rollercoaster nature of United’s season so far is contributing to their problems as it is leaving the players mentally drained.
A source said: “Amorim told the players that while the fans want drama, he doesn’t.
“He was very happy with the Sunderland game, he thought it was a professional performance and different to some of the heart attack-inducing football they have played this season and last.
“He told them that’s one of the reasons they haven’t been able to string a run of wins together.
“The games they have been involved in are too mentally draining and that’s causing them problems.
“Too many heart attack games which is mentally draining.
“That’s what we want. Mature professional performances.”
Ratcliffe’s taxi
It may have sounded impressive of Sir Jim Ratcliffe to take a helicopter to United’s Carrington training base last month but he actually took a more modest mode of transport.
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Ratcliffe’s private jet flew to Manchester Airport and then he was ferried to United’s HQ, almost certainly by one of the HR Carriages vehicles that are United’s go-to taxi service.
Sir Alex Ferguson occasionally used to travel by helicopter from Carrington when he was United manager, usually to get to the races.
Ratcliffe is still prone to demonstrating his considerable wealth.
The billionaire once booked out an entire hotel in Ile Alphonse for the whole week so only he and his party could enjoy fishing in the Seychelles island.
SunSport revealed last week that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is back in Manchester and he popped up at Salford City in midweek, flanked by old team-mates Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs.
Shutterstock EditorialSir Jim Ratcliffe flew to Manchester and then got a taxi to Carrington[/caption]
Solskjaer’s youngest son, Elijah, accompanied him to the Peninsula Stadium.
Solskjaer has retained his property in Cheshire since he first left United in 2010 and he also met up with former United midfielder Nicky Butt last week.
Mbeumo watch
Shutterstock EditorialBryan Mbeumo climbed off the bench to score for Cameroon[/caption]
Bryan Mbeumo continued his strong form for Cameroon this week – but missed out on the XI to a player on United’s radar.
After an encouraging start to life at Old Trafford, the forward found the back of the net in stoppage time of Cameroon’s World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.
A shock name on the bench, Mbeumo came on for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in the 75th minute and got on the end of a deep cross from Christian Bassogog.
Cameroon’s 2-0 win over Mauritius saw them stay second in Group D behind Cape Verde, with Mbeumo getting two assists in the September internationals.
Andre Onana, currently on loan at Turkish side Trabzonspor, kept a clean sheet.
The top nation qualifies automatically for the United States, Canada and Mexico next year, with the runners-up facing a play-off.
Rugby X Golf crossover
EPAMason Mount has been seen enjoying a round of golf at Foxhills Country Club and Resort[/caption]
Mason Mount was spotted enjoying a round of golf with an England rugby legend in Surrey this week.
The United star posted a video of him “sinking a putt” at Foxhills Country Club and Resort’s 400-acre estate.
Mount, 26, was joined by Saracens fly-half Owen Farrell and football presenter Michael Timbs on Thursday.
The trio were supporting a fundraising day for Pitch London, which is an indoor golf events company based in Canary Wharf.
Mount, who is starting to find his feet as United’s No.7 after his first Prem goal at Old Trafford against Sunderland last Saturday, is hoping to get back into England contention.
Like Amorim, Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel is a huge fan of Mount, who played a starring role for Chelsea under the German.
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