Ruben Amorim wants Manchester United to follow Liverpool’s path to get back to the top
Manchester United stand at another crucial crossroad. The air around Carrington carries anticipation for their clash with Liverpool at Anfield on October 19th, 2025. The players and staff share a silent determination to reclaim old glory. Ruben Amorim’s words ahead of this encounter echo through the corridors of Old Trafford.
They deliver a message that stretches beyond the next ninety minutes. The Portuguese manager said that football’s tide often shifts between dominance and struggle. It mirrors the historical exchange of power between United and Liverpool. He reminded fans that while fortunes change quickly, real progress comes from steady work and belief in what lies ahead.
Amorim explained how Liverpool once rose after United’s era of dominance. He believes that the same shift could now favour his side. The 40-year-old spoke honestly about rebuilding and urged supporters to focus on one match at a time. Amorim’s approach has sparked friction. We reported earlier that Emmanuel Petit blasted him for shifting criticism against pundits over their remarks on United players*.*
“Sometimes things change really fast, but if you see the history of both clubs, you can feel that sometimes you have one club that is winning, winning, winning and the other club is having a bad moment.”
“That happened with Liverpool when Manchester United was winning everything. And that happened with Manchester United when Liverpool was winning everything.
“So we just have to acknowledge that, to be really honest with the fans, but we can win any game. So, if we think about just winning the next game, that is the most important thing; we can win the next game.
“If we are going to fight to be at the same level as Liverpool in the future, that is the idea. I don’t know how long it is going to take.”
Paul Parker also insisted Amorim holds a personal grudge against Kobbie Mainoo*.* Yet despite all that, the United boss keeps his focus on restoring consistency and purpose. Amorim will yet again set up his team in a 3-4-2-1 formation at Anfield, and the system can shift into a 4-2-3-1 when they defend.
Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko will be expected to lead counterattacks. Amad Diallo and Patrick Dorgu will be tasked with handling Liverpool’s wide threats. United plan to strike through quick transitions. Senne Lammens, who will start in goal, must deal with Liverpool’s aerial threat directly.
A test of patience and identity
Ruben Amorim wants Manchester United to follow Liverpool's path to get back to the top.
Ruben Amorim says Manchester United aim to follow Liverpool’s path to challenge at the top again ahead of the Anfield clash.
Manchester United have to bring stability, discipline, and smart decision-making if they need to have the strength for a longer period of time. The success of a club starts when the leadership and the board back the manager’s plans, and don’t react to short-term pressure. Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently backed Amorim with patience, and that should provide an idea of the fact that all is not lost with the Portuguese manager.
United have to manage recruitment with a proper strategy and not by the popularity of the players. The club has to sign players from the market who fit the tactics of the manager, and not just overspend by chasing big names. United have to keep giving support to the talented youth players and keep alive the tradition that has defined the club over the years.
The team must build a consistent playing style that helps players connect and develop rhythm. If Amorim cements that unity, Manchester United can move closer to Liverpool’s level again. This transformation will take time, but strong alignment between leadership, tactics, and development can shape a confident future. United’s rise back to the summit depends on silent persistence, not grand promises. The club once thrived on that quality, and Amorim wants to bring it back.