Ruben Amorim says he is trying to push United harder after draw against Liverpool

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim slammed the team’s comfortable atmosphere and said he is trying his best to push every player after a 2-2 draw against table-leaders Liverpool. United entered the contest as an underdog against the Reds but ended up with a point.

After a goalless first half, Lisandro Martinez scored for the visitors at the Anfield to put his team in front. Cody Gakpo soon equalized for the home team after seven minutes whereas Mohamed Salah gave a 2-1 lead to his team after converting a penalty in the 70th minute.

However, Amad Diallo scored in the 80th minute to equalize for the Red Devils. Harry Maguire had a golden opportunity in the final minute of the game but he squandered it after failing to hit the target.

“I’m trying that [motivation] every day,” Amorim told reporters. “I’m trying to push this team every day, sometimes it’s maybe not the best way, I am always challenging these players in everything I do because I feel we are, not just the players, but everybody at Manchester United is too comfortable.

“So I think sometimes we need a shock, and you can see today we were a different team. It was not about the system, it was about the way we faced the competition. I think it’s a very good sign. It’s really clear, we lost three games in a row at home, some of the games we suffer two goals without doing nothing.

The Portuguese manager shared his disappointment despite his team sharing a point with the opposition.

“I am upset today, really upset. I am pleased for the performance but everyone today is going to say to that team that they did a good job. Today I am allowed to be the only guy upset with the team, but today we were a team.”

Manchester United will next take on Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium.