Tactical Shift
Ruben Amorim has remained steadfast in his philosophy, making it clear he won’t abandon his principles, even in the face of adversity.
However, with results faltering and the magnitude of the Liverpool clash looming, small tactical adaptations within his framework might be worth considering.
One area where Amorim has excelled is improving Manchester United’s defensive structure from open play.
His low block has proven effective against elite teams, as seen in their matches against Arsenal and Manchester City, where both sides struggled to consistently break United down.
Amorim’s low block mirrors aspects of Thomas Tuchel’s system, creating compact spaces in midfield to deny central progression.
This forces opponents out wide, where the wing-backs can apply pressure and disrupt attacking rhythms.
Against Liverpool, Amorim will likely rely on this low block, hoping it can stifle Liverpool as effectively as it has others this season.
Set Pieces
Set pieces have been a glaring weakness for Manchester United this season, and it’s an area that could prove costly against Liverpool.
While they haven’t been prolific from dead-ball situations, their physicality and aerial prowess make them a significant threat.
Liverpool are well-equipped to dominate United in the air.
Adding to the challenge, Liverpool have recently adopted a goal-crowding approach similar to Arsenal’s.
Creating chaos in the box.
This tactic has already troubled United, and they cannot afford to be sloppy if they hope to leave Anfield with a result.
Tight marking and clear communication will be essential to avoid conceding cheap goals from set pieces.
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