“Maybe it is something we need” – Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim on receiving boos from fans after their loss to ASEAN All Stars

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has reacted to fans booing them after their 1-0 loss to ASEAN All Stars in Malaysia on May 28. The friendly loss came after their disappointing end to the 2024-25 season as they went trophyless.

After a 2-0 win over Aston Villa in their final Premier League clash, Amorim’s side travelled to Malaysia for their friendly against ASEAN All Stars. However, Thai League 1 star Maung Maung Lwin from Lamphun Warriors scored the only goal of the game in the second half to beat the Red Devils at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. The crushing defeat led to local fans booing Manchester United after the final whistle.

In the post-match press conference, Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim admitted that his side needed the boos from fans for their disastrous performance. He said (via GOAL):

Amorim added:

Ruben Amorim’s first partial season at Manchester United saw them record their worst-ever finish in the Premier League as they stood 15th in the rankings. The Red Devils also suffered a 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League final, securing no European football for next season.

Ahead of Manchester United’s friendly against ASEAN All Stars, coach Ruben Amorim detailed his plans for next season. The Portuguese tactician claimed the Red Devils do not require a big squad as they will not be playing Champions League football. He said (via Sky Sports):

The Red Devils boss continued:

Manchester United have another friendly lined up this week, as they are set to face the Hong Kong national team on Friday, May 30. The match will be their final friendly game in Asia, before Amorim focuses on the transfer market and prepares for next season.

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