Manchester United are reportedly set to abandon their pursuit of Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite in favour of a younger and cheaper defender, amidst Harry Maguire’s dramatic resurgence.United

Ruben Amorim spoke at length about Harry Maguire and gave significant injury updates on Luke Shaw and Mason Mount.

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.

Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo used to disrespect Harry Maguire during his team talks, as per reports.Ruben Amorim had not only inherited a tactically incoherent squad from Erik

Harry Maguire had a good first season at Man United, a decent second one, a disastrous third and a worst fourth. Then he lost the captaincy and became a captain.