Antony has been regularly linked with a move away from Old Trafford as he has failed to live up to his colossal £86million (€101.6m / $104.6m) price tag. But those rumours have accelerated in recent months following the sacking of Erik ten Hag, the manager who brought him to Man Utd.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim insists his team must stray from the tactical ideas implemented by his predecessor, and the sooner the better.Since taking the reins at Carrington, the Portuguese

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.