MU's Asian tour is unprecedented, because it takes place right at the end of the European football season, when the players feel most tired and exhausted.
Therefore, although many Red Devils fans in Malaysia and Southeast Asia eagerly await Amorim and his team, the MU members themselves appear indifferent, trying to play to complete their mission.
Former player Raphael Varane described this as a "crazy" trip, because now is the time for the whole team to rest after a bleak season.
Varane added: "This is an opportunity for the club to market and connect with fans. But the problem lies in the global schedule, which is not suitable for the players.
Of course, they always want to show 100% of their ability and bring joy to the audience. However, when you play a lot and have to move constantly, it is difficult to ensure physical strength."
MU has strained to play 59 matches in the 2024/25 season and two friendly matches in less than a week in Malaysia and Hong Kong helped them pocket 8 million pounds.
Even right after the match at Bukit Jalil Stadium - Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot and Andre Onana had to separate from the group and fly to India on a private plane to attend another commercial promotion event of the club.
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness, who has been to Hong Kong twice for friendly matches, also expressed that if he were him, he would not be happy with a long trip at the end of the season.
"As a former soccer player, when the season is over, I like to go to the beach, have a few beers and relax with family or friends."
Souness said the trip was purely commercial and was another way of raising funds for the club at a time of financial difficulty.
"Do MU really need to do that? Maybe because they are no longer a top club at the moment. The tour is mainly promoted by commercial contracts, advertising..."
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