Ruben Amorim insists that Manchester United don't require a break after a gruelling campaign as they embark on a post-season tour in Malaysia.
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Man Utd were awful in the Premier LeagueNo rest for the team as they have headed to AsiaWill play two matches in Malaysia & Hong KongFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
In a bold move that has raised eyebrows among fans, the club has swiftly headed on a post-season tour across Asia, beginning just days after the final whistle of their Premier League season. The tour kicks off on May 28 with a clash against an ASEAN All Stars team at the colossal Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, which can host over 80,000 fans. Barely pausing to catch their breath, United will then jet to Hong Kong for a second friendly encounter, scheduled for May 30 at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium.
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This gruelling schedule follows their last domestic match, a home fixture against Aston Villa on May 25, offering minimal downtime before embarking on a long-haul journey. However, Amorim remains undaunted and is excited to play in front of Asian fans in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong.
WHAT AMORIM SAID
Facing a sea of reporters once again on the first leg of their Asian tour, Amorim said: “It was important to finish the season, we needed to close that chapter. I closed that chapter, I’m excited, I’m nervous, I want to work towards the next season. I don’t have that feeling to disconnect. I had the feeling to close the season, but now it’s a new season. I don’t need rest.”
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DATE
FIXTURE
LOCATION
May 28
Man Utd vs ASEAN All Stars
Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur
May 30
Man Utd vs Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong
July 19
Man Utd vs Leeds United
Stockholm, Sweden
July 26
Man Utd vs West Ham
New Jersey, USA
July 30
Man Utd vs Bournemouth
Chicago, USA
August 3
Man Utd vs Everton
Atlanta, USA