Bruno Fernandes' impressive return
Nearly 2 years ago, Bruno Fernandes was heavily criticized after a 0-7 loss to Liverpool. However, his recent performance against The Kop proved that the Portuguese midfielder had learned many lessons and was worthy of the captain's armband.
After being suspended for a humiliating defeat to Newcastle, Bruno returned and immediately showed his leadership role at Man United. He skillfully assisted Lisandro Martinez to open the scoring and continued to leave his mark with the ball leading to Amad Diallo's equalizer 2-2.
Not only is he excellent in terms of expertise, the 30-year-old star also shines with a determined and honest playing spirit when frankly asking the question "Why can't the team play so well more often?". In the post- Sir Alex Ferguson era, perhaps no one has contributed more than Bruno Fernandes to helping Man United overcome difficult periods.
Manuel Ugarte becomes a new " engine" for the midfield
Manuel Ugarte's return from suspension has breathed new life into Man United's midfield. The Uruguayan star is showing rapid integration by showing impressive form, bringing vitality and balance to the squad.
Amorim is trying to rotate his squad to avoid injury problems, but he needs to find a way to get Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes to play together more often. With his current potential, the 23-year-old midfielder could become a decisive factor for The Red Devils in the rest of the season.
Harry Maguire is Man United's defensive leader
Harry Maguire has faced criticism and pressure as he was stripped of his captaincy. However, the English star is making a strong comeback whenever he has the chance to play. After an excellent match against Man City, the 31-year-old centre-back continued to show impressive form at Anfield, despite missing the chance to score late in the match.
Man United's board have decided to extend Harry Maguire's contract, while praising his fighting spirit. The former Leicester City player has become a solid support in defense and a role model for his teammates to follow.
Joshua Zirkzee and support from fans
Joshua Zirkzee had a difficult week when he was mocked by fans at Old Trafford. However, at Anfield, Man United fans have shown strong support for the Dutch striker.
Although Zirkzee still lacked confidence and accuracy in some situations, the encouragement from the stands helped him gain more confidence. This shows the importance of solidarity between players and fans, especially when the Manchester team is in the transition period.
Alejandro Garnacho still plays well when coming on as a substitute
Alejandro Garnacho showed his effectiveness when he was brought on in the 72nd minute. The Argentine striker quickly took advantage of Liverpool's left-sided weakness to assist Amad Diallo to score the equalizer.
Despite previous rumors of dissatisfaction between Garnacho and Amorim, this appearance shows that the 2004-born star still retains the trust of the Portuguese captain. Garnacho still has a lot to learn but his potential is undeniable.
The effectiveness of Ruben Amorim's coaching method
Ruben Amorim took advantage of a week's time to work with the players before the match at Anfield. This is clearly demonstrated through the improvement in the way Man United controlled the ball, deployed attacks and defense in exchange.
Applying a new tactical system in the middle of the season is not easy, but the 39-year-old strategist is gradually creating positive changes. Training sessions that focus more on details, from set pieces to transition states, have produced clear results.
