No surprises in Manchester United’s starting lineup against Liverpool! The £62.5 million signing is likely to remain on the bench, and the new star’s PR efforts are ineffective.

Ruben Amorim was watching the team called the "Reddish Vulcans," the club where Manchester City’s Phil Foden started playing at age seven. Sources revealed, "Amorim got along well with the kids and their parents, and interestingly, he ended up watching the matches with great interest. Perhaps he was wondering if there’s another Foden among them that Manchester United could sign."

However, British media reported that Amorim’s own son also participated in the tournament, so his visit might not have been aimed at scouting future stars. In less than a year in Manchester, he has appeared multiple times at matches, including the last season’s final in May, where he also took photos with the teams involved.

Manchester United was on a break at the time. According to the Manchester Evening News, Amorim gave rest days on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to United players who were not called up for national duty. They returned to training on Monday to prepare for the Premier League’s restart on Sunday.

After the international break, Manchester United will visit Anfield to face Liverpool, who have recently suffered three consecutive defeats and are dealing with numerous defensive injuries. French center-back Konaté withdrew from national team duty this week due to injury, and it’s uncertain if he will be fit for the "Red Derby." In contrast, Amorim’s squad looks healthier, with only Lisandro Martínez confirmed unavailable.

Manchester United have not won away at Liverpool for nearly ten years; the last time was under Van Gaal in 2016 when Rooney scored the winning goal assisted by Fellaini in a 1-0 victory. Amorim came close last season but ultimately settled for a 2-2 draw.

Before the international break, Manchester United defeated Sunderland 2-0. Now Amorim hopes to achieve his first consecutive Premier League wins before completing his first year in charge. He has few lineup dilemmas, as the starting eleven might not differ much from the Sunderland match.

In goal, 23-year-old Senna Lamens impressed in his debut against Sunderland, earning praise from Old Trafford fans who joked, "Are you Schmeichel in disguise?" Given his excellent control of the game, making saves and intercepting crosses with minimal errors, there is no reason to change the goalkeeper.

Amorim’s defensive trio is likely to be Lenni Joro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Luke Shaw, just like against Sunderland. Shaw is currently the only left-footed player who can play center-back for the team. Although criticized in defeats against Manchester City and Brentford, he has had good performances, especially given his extensive experience at Anfield.

The midfield three in the 3-4-3 formation already has three clear choices: captain Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro in the center. Although Bruno’s role as a midfielder has faced criticism, Amorim insists on keeping him there. Despite his age, Casemiro remains indispensable for Manchester United at this moment, unmatched by either Ugarte or Koby Meno.

Manchester United was on a break at the time. According to the Manchester Evening News, Amorim gave rest days on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to United players who were not called up for national duty. They returned to training on Monday to prepare for the Premier League’s restart on Sunday.

20-year-old Meno stayed busy during the international break, sharing on social media his intense training sessions in Estepona, Spain, even lifting his shirt to show his abs. Manchester United fans are familiar with this tactic; Rashford used to do the same. The clear aim is for Meno and his PR team to get the world to see his hard work and push for his first Premier League start of the season.

Unfortunately, no matter how much training content he uploads, Amorim is unlikely to field him against Liverpool, just like after last month’s international break. His style simply does not fit Amorim’s 3-4-3 system requirements, especially alongside Bruno Fernandes.

The only possible changes for Manchester United against Liverpool might be on the wings. Amad Diallo started as right wing-back against Sunderland, but Amorim usually avoids deploying him in such crucial matches, as Mbemo and Amad’s defensive ability on the right flank may not be enough to handle strong opponents’ attacks.

If Mazraoui recovers fully and is in good form, Amorim might choose him at right wing-back; otherwise, Diallo could return to the right side, and Patrick Doku might have a chance to reclaim a starting spot from the bench. Against Sunderland, Doku only came on in the second half to replace Diallo.

Up front, Mason Mount scored first against Sunderland and delivered an excellent overall performance, continuing to replace the £62.5 million new signing Cunha in the starting lineup, which is well deserved. Mount has been with Manchester United for two years, and his biggest rival has been injuries rather than other players.

Since joining from Brentford for £71 million, Mbemo has started every Premier League match. His speed, physicality, and positioning are very good, especially his balance between attack and defense is superior to Cunha, who was known as the "strolling emperor" at Wolves.

There is no doubt about the center-forward position. The 193cm tall striker Sheshko has scored in two consecutive games, and Amorim hopes he can maintain this form to trouble Liverpool’s weakened defense.