Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has explained one big thing going in his favour this season that wasn’t the case for him last term.

When asked in his press conference today about Man Utd’s improved injury record so far in this campaign, Amorim made it clear that the key difference for his side now is the extra time off due to a lack of European football in midweek.

The Red Devils were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup early, which, although not ideal, does seem to have helped the team a bit as it’s meant more of a break between games and more time for Amorim to work with his players on the training ground.

We now seem to be seeing that pay off for United, who look to be improving and playing Amorim’s style of football better than they were.

Ruben Amorim of Manchester United (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Ruben Amorim on benefits of Manchester United having more time off

When asked about the team’s improved fitness this season, Amorim said, as quoted by the Manchester Evening News: “I think the big reason is one game every week. You can give an extra day to the players that you know that could...