Victory over Liverpool saves the fate of coach Amorim

(Dan Tri) - Man Utd defeated Liverpool 2-1 to end a 9-year winless streak at Anfield on all fronts, and these 3 points helped coach Ruben Amorim temporarily escape the pressure of being fired.

The historic victory on October 19 was vital for coach Amorim, who is facing enormous pressure. He had previously described himself as “probably the worst team in the club’s history” and had to receive public reassurance from Sir Jim Ratcliffe amid speculation about his possible dismissal.

Coach Amorim leads his players in the rain during Man Utd's victory over Liverpool (Photo: Getty).

Coach Amorim’s team showed “a spirit of steel” against the reigning Premier League champions. Although the match was not an overwhelming victory, the “Red Devils of Manchester” took the lead after a total of 83 minutes, fighting with all their might against Liverpool’s pressure.

Even after Cody Gakpo equalized in the 78th minute, coach Amorim's team were still strong enough to regain the lead, with Harry Maguire's decisive header after Bruno Fernandes' incisive pass.

The victory brought great joy to the fans. Former Man Utd captain Roy Keane and midfielder Maguire both warned that the team should not get too excited but should see this as a "springboard" to move forward.

Coach Amorim himself knows that things are not over yet. He needs more to prove that he is worthy of staying at Old Trafford for three years as Chairman Ratcliffe mentioned.

Asked if the disappointing days were over, coach Amorim cautiously replied: "I don't know, if Man Utd show the same spirit as today, we will win many matches. But to do that, the whole team needs to act."

Harry Maguire "transformed", becoming a source of hope every time Man Utd encountered difficulties (Photo: Getty).

The real test for Man Utd is the match against Brighton at Old Trafford on October 25. A home defeat would immediately extinguish the faith of the fans, causing rumors about Amorim's coaching position to flare up again.

In the next three Premier League games, Man Utd will face Brighton at home, Nottingham Forest away and Tottenham away. In two seasons under coach Amorim, the "Red Devils" have never scored against these three opponents.

Current and former players are well aware that too many false dawns have been shattered at Old Trafford, so no one is taking anything for granted, even after the historic win over Liverpool on 19 October.

However, defeating Liverpool at Anfield is considered the most important turning point for Man Utd under coach Amorim. This is the most impressive result that the Portuguese strategist has achieved since taking office at Old Trafford.

Man Utd fans expect coach Amorim to bring more victories (Photo: Getty)

This victory will give Amorim and the Man Utd players the confidence they have lacked for a while, and help the whole team realize the real opportunity to maintain the momentum.

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