Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been praised for the way he set his team up to cause Liverpool “a problem” at Anfield on Sunday. Despite failing to take all three points in a thrilling 2-2 draw, it was hugely improved display from the visitors who left ruing a late miss from Harry Maguire that would have sealed all three points.
United appeared to target Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the Liverpool right-back enduring a torrid afternoon as he was frequently caught out of position.
Speaking on Monday Night Football, pundit Jamie Carragher outlined how the Red Devils forward players exposed the England international. “The problems they cause Liverpool with the ball, in terms of controlling the game,” he said, while analysing one piece of play down the Liverpool right-hand side.“That front three pinned back the Liverpool back four, but especially Bruno Fernandes who was man of the match. He gave Trent Alexander-Arnold a problem, because he (Trent) didn’t want to leave him but he’d never get to Dalot. This is the system working and causing Liverpool a problem.”
Both United goals came down Alexander-Arnold’s side, firstly Lisandro Martinez firing home unmarked before Alejandro Garnacho crossed for Amad to level late on. The 26-year-old was taken off by Arne Slot in the closing stages as United pushed for a winner.
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