{"id":160469,"date":"2025-02-04T12:20:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T12:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/04\/ruben-amorims-man-united-will-be-a-threat-to-liverpool-if-hes-backed\/"},"modified":"2025-02-04T12:20:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T12:20:39","slug":"ruben-amorims-man-united-will-be-a-threat-to-liverpool-if-hes-backed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/04\/ruben-amorims-man-united-will-be-a-threat-to-liverpool-if-hes-backed\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruben Amorim’s Man United will be a threat to Liverpool IF he’s backed"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ruben Amorim\u2019s Man United can give Liverpool a run for their money if he\u2019s backed by the board.<\/strong><\/p>\n

That\u2019s according to Peterborough United F.C. chairman and Liverpool<\/a> fan Darragh MacAnthony<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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MacAnthony says Amorim needs the backing of Man United’s board.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During last night\u2019s deadline day coverage with Jim White and Alex Crook, the discussion veered towards Ruben Amorim<\/a> and Marcus Rashford<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

They contemplated whether Amorim could indeed transform Manchester United<\/a> into genuine title contenders next season, provided he gets the backing he needs from Old Trafford\u2019s hierarchy.<\/p>\n

MacAnthony boldly said, \u201cOne thing about Amorim is this guy is a winner, I don\u2019t care if you won in Portugal and all of that; Mourinho came from Portugal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis guy, if he\u2019s backed in the transfer market, is a threat to Liverpool. And I say that with a bit of arrogance because of where we are.\u201d<\/p>\n

His bold statement left Jim White and Alex Crook momentarily speechless, particularly given the tumultuous ups and downs of United\u2019s current season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After a disheartening loss to Crystal Palace<\/a> over the weekend, the team now finds itself with 11 defeats in the Premier League this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It is also the first time since 1983 that United have gone four league games without a goal against the same opponent.<\/p>\n

Ruben Amorim<\/a>‘s side now sits 13th in the table, having been leapfrogged by Palace.<\/p>\n

Palace’s victory has only intensified Amorim’s struggles since taking the reins at United in November.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Since he arrived in the Premier League, the former Sporting Lisbon<\/a> boss has managed to secure a mere 14 points from 13 matches.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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United now find themselves 12 points away from the top four.<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

He has also won just one of his last six home league fixtures, a disappointing streak that dates back to December 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Consequently, the Red Devils now find themselves a daunting 12 points away from the top four after 24 matches.<\/p>\n

MacAnthony also commended Amorim for how he handled Rashford\u2019s behaviour before he went out on loan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAmorim has nothing to lose; he hasn\u2019t really been backed. He\u2019s gone in there; he\u2019s been there five minutes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey knew the style of football and formation he plays. They didn\u2019t have the players for that, and they\u2019ve gone into the first window and brought in one player.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a guy that is meant to bring success back to Man United. I have absolute respect for what he\u2019s done with Marcus Rashford.<\/p>\n

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Marcus Rashford has made a loan move to Aston Villa.<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Man United’s season has been a tough one for Amorim.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s gone to Aston Villa<\/a>, and if he underachieves there, I don\u2019t know where he goes in the summer. And I don\u2019t know where United go because they\u2019re not going to get 20, 30, or 40 million for him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rashford’s last appearance for the Red Devils was a Europa League fixture against Viktoria Plzen on December 12.<\/p>\n

The 60-cap England international found himself sidelined by United boss Amorim following Rashford’s admission in December that he was ‘ready for a new challenge.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

Amorim was particularly critical of what he perceived to be a lack of effort from Rashford on the training ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The United boss even stated he would prefer to have Jorge Vital, his 63-year-old goalkeeper coach, on the bench over Rashford, who he claimed ‘doesn’t give his all every day.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

Manchester United’s upcoming challenge lies against relegation-threatened Leicester this Friday evening.<\/p>\n

Sam Matterface & Alex Crook praise Ruben Amorim’s handling of Marcus Rashford<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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