Overview

• Ruben Amorim said United need time to build a reliable base before they can handle Champions League and Premier League demands.
• He urged players to fight for their places as he seeks stronger internal competition to raise standards.
• He criticized a defensive mindset after United surrendered a lead in the 1-1 draw at Fulham.
• United opened the league with a 1-0 home loss to Arsenal and the draw at Fulham after finishing 15th last season.
• He spoke before Wednesday’s League Cup second-round trip to fourth-tier Grimsby Town and said defender Noussair Mazraoui could return next week.