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.

Amad spoke in the mixed zone after the game and said: "I feel very good, so happy to score my first hat-trick, especially at Old Trafford, but the most important thing is the win