Amorim needs spirit of ’88 to energise United ‘mission’
(Getty) Ruben Amorim is making some ‘big dressing room calls’ at Manchester United The Portuguese has pushed for change to reverse a negative cycle but a daunting trip to Anfield will test his commitment 5 Jan 2025 - The Independent MIGUEL DELANEY CHIEF FOOTBALL WRITER It is yet another of those moments where Ruben Amorim is trying to create a new future, only for history – and a more problematic present – to impose on events. The Manchester United manager won’t use Marcus Rashford for a seventh successive game , after the England forward was ruled out for today due to illness . There was considerable doubt over whether Amorim would have played him anyway but the prospect did weigh over Liverpool’s preparation, since Rashford is one player even Arne Slot’s most experienced defenders had a certain trepidation about. (EPA) Liverpool manager Arne Slot, who has inspired a Premier League title charge, could make United’s run worse The 27-year-old has scored more times agai...