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.

RUBEN AMORIM has revealed the low point of his Old Trafford reign left him “embarrassed” – but also happy to be Manchester United manager. The boss has had a mixed time at the

Tyrell Malacia has been out injured for Man United for some while and has only recently returned, but Ruben Amorim wants to sell the player to raise funds in order that the Red Devils can freshen up

The Red Devils have looked a different animal all together recently and to no surprise, it’s come with the demotion of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen in midfield to the promotion of Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo.

Ruben Amorim revealed his "embarrassing" low point as Manchester United's head coach during a tumultuous first two months at the club. The Portuguese tactician arrived from his dominant empire at Sporting in November and was quickly reminded what defeat tasted like, with six in his first 11 games at the helm.

Ruben Amorim is expecting to find out more about his Manchester United players against Southampton than he did in games with Liverpool and Arsenal. United produced two of the better performances under their new head coach in recent weeks in the 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League before beating Arsenal in the FA Cup third round,

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has challenged his squad to show more consistency in their forthcoming fixtures.

The Red Devils' boss has proven his side can mix it with the best teams, but the next challenge is to start winning consistently at home

Ruben Amorim wants his players “dead” at the end of matches after giving everything physically. The Manchester United head coach said Harry Maguire is an example to follow after playing 104 minutes at Arsenal in the FA Cup despite missing two days of training through illness.

Ruben Amorim has told Alejandro Garnacho he still has work to do if he is to earn a regular role in the Manchester United starting line up under him. The 20-year-old was one of the first names on the team sheet under previous manager Erik ten Hag but has seen his playing time diminish following the arrival of new head coach Amorim.

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