Ruben Amorim May Need to Reassign Kobbie Mainoo for Liverpool Clash
Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim faces tough decisions for the Liverpool match, potentially shifting Kobbie Mainoo’s role to strengthen the team.
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Manchester: It’s been a while since Manchester United celebrated a goal at Anfield. The last time was back when Jose Mourinho was still managing the team, and the world was a different place.
Fast forward to now, and United is on a rough patch, having lost four games in a row and not scoring in their last three Premier League matches. Not the best time to face Liverpool, who are flying high at the top of the table.
Liverpool has adapted well without Jurgen Klopp, thriving under their new coach, Arne Slot. They’ve been scoring goals for fun, and some United fans are understandably worried about another heavy defeat.
However, when United last visited Anfield just before Christmas, they managed to hold Liverpool to a 0-0 draw, which felt like a win given their struggles. A similar result this Sunday would be a huge boost for them.
Ruben Amorim has a tough job ahead. He needs to find a way to stop Liverpool’s attacking flow while also trying to get his team to score. He might stick with his usual three-at-the-back setup, but the wing-backs will likely have to focus more on defense.
Despite the pressure, Amorim won’t just sit back and let Liverpool dominate. United needs a win, and pulling off a surprise at Anfield could be just what they need to turn things around.
Amad has been moved around a lot lately, and it hasn’t worked out well. He’s better as a wing-back, and if Amorim puts him back in that role, it could help balance the team.
With Bruno Fernandes back from suspension, he’s a sure starter, but the other No.10 position is up for grabs. Mainoo could step in, especially after showing promise when he came on against Newcastle.
Mainoo has evolved into a more attacking midfielder, and he could help out defensively when needed. He and Ugarte will need to work together to keep Liverpool’s midfield in check.
Ugarte has been stepping up lately, and he’ll be crucial in protecting the defense. Ideally, United would love to see Mainoo and Ugarte thrive together, but Mainoo might have to play a more advanced role to support Casemiro and shore up the defense.