After miserable Malaysia show, United boss tells Hong Kong fans why they should watch team
Ruben Amorim brings Premier League strugglers to play in the city on Friday after embarrassing loss to Asean All-Stars
Ruben Amorim said Manchester United supporters should turn out in force for their ailing team’s exhibition game in Hong Kong on Friday, despite admitting his side did not have the “hunger to win every game”.
United were jeered after their abject 1-0 loss to Asean All-Stars in Malaysia on Wednesday, as a number of the 72,550 crowd turned on their heroes.
Around 10,000 tickets were still available for the 20-time English champions’ meeting with a city select XI at Hong Kong Stadium.
And asked why people should fork out between HK$1,390 (US$177) and HK$2,990 to watch his team, Amorim told the Post: “If you can afford it, which is important, then you support your club.
“I had my club as a young kid, no matter the situation, and I suffered a lot. Benfica, in the ’90s, struggled … but I never stopped buying tickets. They were also my gift from my father for my birthday.
“These people believe in Manchester United, no matter the context. It’s our job and duty to improve for next season.”
