Which story do you want to hear? Amorim reveals both bad and good news for Manchester United after drawing with Leeds and remaining 6th in the Premier League.
On 5 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Ruben Amorim, manager of Manchester United, spoke after the 20th match of the 2025-26 Premier League season, where United drew 1-1 away against Leeds United, marking their second consecutive game ending in a draw.
After this match, Manchester United increased their tally to 31 points, staying in 6th place, while Leeds United remained unbeaten in seven games (2 wins, 5 draws) with 22 points, positioned 16th and eight points clear of the relegation zone.
Manchester United's back-to-back 1-1 draws against Wolverhampton and Leeds have left them unable to move into the top four, which grants UEFA Champions League qualification, prompting questions about their plans for reinforcements in the January transfer window.
Currently, Manchester United are missing nine players simultaneously, as follows:
Six injured players: Bruno Fernandes (hamstring), Mason Mount (muscle), Koby Meno (calf), Matthijs de Ligt (hamstring), Harry Maguire (hamstring), Toby Collier (muscle).
Three players away on national duty at the Africa Cup of Nations: Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon), Ahmad Diallo (Ivory Coast), Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco).
When asked about the chances of strengthening the squad, Ruben Amorim replied, "We are just focusing on the next game, preparing with the players we have. I expect Bruno and Mason Mount might get some playtime depending on the situation. We still have many quality players ready to help us."
Amorim's answer seemed to indirectly suggest that Manchester United might not make signings in the winter transfer window but are close to having Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount return from injury, though the exact timing of their comeback remains uncertain.
Furthermore, Ruben Amorim may provide additional updates during the press conference before Manchester United's next Premier League match, an away game at Burnley on Wednesday, 7 January 2026 GMT+7.
