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 refused to lay blame on any individual players following the club's recent struggles.

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.

Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that the rest of the season is going to be a "rollercoaster." United followed up positive performances against Liverpool and Arsenal with a lacklustre display against the Premier League's bottom side Southampton on Thursday.