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.

Man United's players started to arrive at Old Trafford at around 4pm ahead of Thursday night's Premier League clash with Southampton.

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

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

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 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,

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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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.