Amorim stated that Manchester United is exhibiting excessive anxiety and fear.

Amorim stated that Manchester United is exhibiting excessive anxiety and fear.

United will face league leaders Liverpool on Sunday at 16:30 GMT, entering the match after suffering four consecutive defeats across all competitions, including three in the Premier League. Since the appointment of Amorim in November, the team has secured only two victories in the top flight and currently sits just seven points above the relegation zone. "You can see the change in my expression, comparing my arrival to now," stated Amorim, who has experienced five losses in his eight Premier League matches in charge. "There is undoubtedly significant pressure. For me, it is about pride and performance. "It becomes increasingly challenging when we do not perform well."United faced a 3-0 defeat at home against Bournemouth, followed by a 2-0 loss at Wolves, and then a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle within an eight-day span during the festive season. The club has not endured four consecutive league losses in a single season since the period between December and February in 1979, and they last went four matches without scoring back in April 1909. "The players are anxious, sometimes even fearful on the pitch," Amorim remarked. "We must learn to manage that." On Friday, the Portuguese manager emphasized the need for leadership on the field, commending defender Harry Maguire for his resilience during challenging times. "We require our leaders to step up and support their teammates, and I bear the primary responsibility for enhancing our performances," he noted. "You can observe that the players are trying, albeit sometimes too anxiously and fearfully, as this is a challenging period, and we will assist them in improving."

Currently, United trails Liverpool by 23 points, having played one additional match, and they have not secured a victory at Anfield since January 2016, when Wayne Rooney netted the sole goal of the match.

Furthermore, United has failed to score in their last five visits to Anfield, with their most recent goal at the venue dating back to December 2018. Despite the concerning form of his team, Amorim expressed optimism for a brighter future for United and their supporters. "I will exert my utmost effort," he affirmed. "I am fully committed to aiding the club, and we will achieve success. I understand that it is difficult to grasp this at the moment."