Amorim would like United to build up with a genuine three at the back, rather than the four it has been when protection is the first priority. At Anfield, United took the lead because Martinez sensed a moment to press high, snapping into Mohamed Salah to win the ball and then stay up to receive Fernandes’ slipped pass.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is reportedly looking to offload a host of struggling stars in the second half of the January transfer window. The Red Devils have been quiet on the transfer front so far in the mid-season market as Amorim assesses his options for the remainder of the campaign.

A mentality change underpinned Man United's best performance under Ruben Amorim at Liverpool and it has grown since then.

Manchester United’s resurgence under Ruben Amorim has been defined by their strong showings in high-stakes encounters.In the Portuguese manager’s brief tenure since replacing Erik ten Hag in