Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has encouraged and cautioned his players to step up their game against Liverpool on Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield.

Speaking to the club's website, Amorim expressed that he has a responsibility to ensure that the players improve their performance.

He said: “They are anxious and sometimes afraid on the pitch.

“We have to cope with that. We need the leaders to step up and to help the other guys – and I’m the most responsible person here to improve the performances.

“You can see the players are trying. Sometimes they are too anxious and too afraid to play football because this is a difficult moment.

“For two days we have just been doing the basics, focusing on our idea to play football, and doing our thing.

“The supporters are tired of this moment so it is strange to hear them chanting my name. I’m giving everything to help the club. I know it is hard to understand right now but we are going to succeed.”