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Players still have faith in Amorim despite last season's nightmare, says Ugarte

Finishing 15th in the Premier League was nowhere near good enough for Manchester United last season but the players still have faith in manager Ruben Amorim, midfielder Manuel Ugarte said.

Amorim took charge of United in November last year but led them to just seven wins in 27 league matches and their worst-ever complete in the Premier League.

They also dropped short to qualify for the Champions League as they lost the Europa League final 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur.

"We have to enhance things," Ugarte told British media.

"We are all very motivated, because we trust in the coach, we trust in what he wants and that is very important," added the Uruguayan, who also played under Amorim at Sporting.

"Last year we made some changes, we changed our coach, we changed our formation.

"You have to have responsibilities when you play for United.

Sometimes the connections take time to obtain to know each other.

I already know the league, the rivals, which is important.

"United will play two pre-season matches in the US, taking on Bournemouth in Chicago on Wednesday and facing Everton in Atlanta on Sunday, before returning home to confront Fiorentina at Old Trafford the 9th of August.

They start the new Premier League season against Arsenal on the 17th of August.