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Amrabat hails 'perfect' Man Utd debut for Cup triumph

Sofyan Amrabat was delighted with a full winning debut for Manchester United in their Carabao Cup triumph against Crystal Palace.

The Morocco midfielder was played at left-back on the night as United won 3-0.

He said, "I think it was the perfect night. We played very well and most importantly won 3-0.

"I played for an hour so I think [it was] a perfect night.

"Since I was a child, I worked for this. I worked very hard my whole career, my whole life for this. To play here is amazing.

"It's Tuesday and the stadium is full, it's fantastic.

"I told the manager I would play wherever he needs me, wherever the team need me, even if it's goalkeeper.

"I'll play where I can help the team. Today it was left-back but I had a bit of a free role and I played a lot in the midfield. It was nice.

"I like to touch the ball and have it always. I'm not a left-back that will play from the line. I tried to give the team an extra option.

"I'll play where the team needs me, I prefer to play in midfield but if it's left-back, it's left-back."

On his fitness, Amraat added: "I'm not at my best at the moment because I've not had a perfect pre-season and a little injury.

"I've trained really hard the last two or three weeks to get to 100% but I need games. If you play games you get stronger and better.

"It's not been the most easy time but it's clear United is a huge club. The pressure is high but we want this. We want to win and we'll push very hard to win and give the fans much more."

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