And the positive is Amorim feels Garnacho is adapting to his system, that uses inside forwards rather than the wide attacking players, which the 20-year-old has previously been used as. "I think he changed the way he sees himself," said Amorim.

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.

Mark Donaldson and Janusz Michallik look ahead to Manchester United vs. Southampton on Thursday night in the Premier League.

Ruben Amorim shut down speculation on Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United, insisting his focus is on winning matches.United find themselves 14th in the Premier League table, as they

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 said he will learn more about his players when they face Southampton than during the performances against Liverpool and Arsenal.

Manchester United are reportedly keen on bolstering their defensive options with the signing of Barcelona's Andreas Christensen. The Danish international has struggled for regular first-team football at the Camp Nou and could be available for a move away from Catalonia.

Pressure to deliver can be key to turning Manchester United's season around, coach Ruben Amorim says as his team looks to end a four-match winless run in the Premier League when they host bottom side Southampton.