Ruben Amorim accepts it was a risk to 'hurt' the squad during the winter transfer window but it was one worth taking with the focus so much on the future at Manchester United.
Although Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu and Ayden Heaven arrived at Old Trafford, the attacking options were hit by the loan departures of Antony and Marcus Rashford, to Real Betis and Aston Villa respectively.
Tyrell Malacia also departed on a temporary basis, to PSV Eindhoven, but Amorim has explained that it is important to look at the bigger picture.
In the embargoed section of his press conference to preview the Bournemouth game on Sunday, he also spoke about realising the fans' backing will not continue if results do not improve and having no regrets about taking the job, while there was a humorous moment when he was asked about our standing in the table.