Man Utd stars 'quizzed on holidays' and face axe if targets not met in brutal pre-season

Man Utd stars 'quizzed on holidays' and face axe if targets not met in brutal pre-seasonManchester United boss Ruben Amorim is planning an intense pre-season as he looks to turn things

around after the Red Devils' worst-ever Premier League campaignCommentsSportMatthew Cooper Sports Writer11:00, 01 Jun 2025Ruben Amorim is planning an intense pre-season(Image: PA) Ruben

Amorim is set to take a hardline approach with his squad as they look to bounce back from a disappointing season. Manchester United endured their worst-ever Premier League campaign as they

finished 15th and they also lost the Europa League final to Tottenham.

United are set for a major overhaul this summer as Amorim looks to refresh his squad and the former Sporting boss is also planning an intense pre-season to ensure his players are ready to go

when the new season starts.

‌ According to the Sun, non-international players are expected to return to Carrington 'earlier than normal' and some could even be back in training before the end of June. Amorim is said to

be demanding 'sky high' fitness levels from his players and that he is ready to axe them if they do not meet his standards.

‌ It is claimed Amorim has even asked his players about their holiday plans, with the Portuguese attempting to leave no stone unturned as he bids to turn things around. The report adds that

he wants United to start the season strong as rivals Manchester City and Chelsea could have a 'disrupted' start to their campaign due to the Club World Cup.

The final of the revamped tournament takes place on July 13, just one month before the new season starts. A club source is quoted as saying: "Amorim needs a good pre-season. He's not shied

away from the pressure he's under.

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underperforming "He would have always preferred to have arrived at United ahead of a new season rather than in the middle of it. He has to get this right. He's told the players there are no

more excuses. His job is on the line — and so too is theirs. The club can't accept any more failures."

Article continues below After United's final game of the season, a 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford, Amorim delivered an impassioned speech to supporters where he promised them that

"the good days are coming".

He said: "I want to apologise for this season. I know you are really disappointed with me and with the team. The second thing I want to say is thank-you. We are very grateful for your

support during the season, which I know was really bad.

Amorim is hoping to turn things around at Manchester United(Image: Getty Images)‌ "It was really hard in many games, but now, for me, we have to make a choice – stay stuck in the past -

because this season is in the past, it's over. We fight each other or we stick together and move forward.

"Six months ago, in my first three games in charge, with two victories and one draw, I said to you the storm is coming, Today, after this disastrous season, I want to tell you - the good

days are coming.

"If there is one club in the word that can overcome any situation, any disaster it is our club, Manchester United. I also want to say thank-you to my players. Sometimes I am not fair, but

always I try to be honest with you. Thank you very much, see you next season."

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