Manchester United fans are still recovering from the shock of seeing their team dumped out of the Carabao Cup by League Two side Grimsby.
For Ruben Amorim, though, the response is not about more training drills or heated team meetings. Instead, he has a different idea: trips abroad.
With no European football this season and only one midweek game scheduled before Christmas, United suddenly have more free time than usual.
Amorim, who took charge during last mid-season, reportedly wants to use this free time for team-bonding camps in Portugal or Dubai.
The manager believes these mini-breaks could help the players build chemistry off the pitch, which might translate into better performances on it.
The move may sound strange, but Amorim is convinced. He saw the benefits during United’s preseason in the United States, where players spent more time together. That, he believes, created a stronger sense of unity.
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Reports (via The Sun) suggest Amorim has already spoken with club chiefs about the idea. No trips will happen during the on-going international breaks, as too many players will be away.
But if plans are approved, the squad could enjoy warm-weather training and a change of scenery later this year.
Amorim has also put together a six-man leadership group — Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Diogo Dalot, Tom Heaton, and Noussair Mazraoui — to keep standards high.
That includes rules on fan engagement, with players expected to sign autographs and set the right example when representing the club.
The unusual plan is not just about fitness. It’s about bonding and morale. After all, when you’re knocked out by Grimsby (with all due respect to the League Two side), you might need more than just extra time on the training pitch.
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