Ruben Amorim expressed that the atmosphere at Manchester United has grown too comfortable and urged his players to consistently showcase the mentality they displayed in their 2-2 draw against Liverpool. Despite a losing streak leading up to the match, Amorim’s team surprised many with their improved performance, scoring their first goals at Liverpool since 2018. Amorim emphasized the importance of mentality over tactics and systems, stating that the team needs to maintain a high level of focus and intensity in every game.
United captain Bruno Fernandes echoed Amorim’s sentiments, emphasizing the need for the team to perform at their best regularly, regardless of the opponent. The draw against Liverpool, who currently lead the Premier League, was seen as a missed opportunity to close the gap and challenge for the title. The match saw United take the lead through Lisandro Martinez, only for Liverpool to respond with goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah before Amad Diallo equalized.
Although Liverpool’s right side, particularly Trent Alexander-Arnold, struggled during the game, manager Arne Slot dismissed speculation linking Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid as the reason for his difficulties. Slot acknowledged the quality of United’s players, noting the challenge they pose to opponents. The match ended with Harry Maguire missing a late chance to secure a victory for United, leaving both teams to settle for a draw.