Rio Ferdinand issued rare praise for Manchester United as he named the one key change that he is now seeing under Ruben Amorim after Thursday's Europa League victory. United captain Bruno Fernandes provided the winning touch against Rangers as he struck deep in stoppage time to inflict a 2-1 defeat on the Scottish visitors.
![[Rio Ferdinand praised the United head coach for making a key change withing the underperforming squad]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/07/94466441-14320699-image-m-27_1737704308899.jpg)
It was another testing performance for the hosts as they again looked susceptible to attacks and struggled to create chances, however Ferdinand was largely impressed with one key attribute. The former Red Devil has been a scathing, but largely fair, critic during recent seasons as United's struggles became major problems, but gave credit to Amorim for inspiring a key change.
![[Ferdinand insisted he is now seeing the 'effort' levels required at Man United from Amorim's players]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/07/94466467-14320699-image-m-28_1737704322413.jpg)
Amorim has been tasked with sorting through the chaos left by former boss Erik ten Hag and one of his most important and immediate tasks was changing the culture amongst players. The Portuguese's no-nonsense approach has required an adjustment period with some players benefitting from his honesty, while others such as Marcus Rashford are looking to cut and run for the exit door.
![[Bruno Fernandes scored deep in stoppage time to rescue victory for the hosts in Thursday's Europa League clash]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/07/94466471-14320699-image-a-25_1737704302335.jpg)
Ruben Amorim endured a nervous night as his Man United side eventually beat Rangers 2-1 on Thrusday. Rio Ferdinand praised the United head coach for making a key change withing the underperforming squad. Ferdinand insisted he is now seeing the 'effort' levels required at Man United from Amorim's players.
![[Fernandes also received applause from Ferdinand for his recent leadership as United captain]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/24/07/94466469-14320699-Fernandes_also_received_applause_from_Ferdinand_for_his_recent_l-m-29_1737704506239.jpg)
