Ruben Amorim admits he 'can understand' criticism of Man United midfield pair after shaky form - as he reveals duo's weakness ahead of Liverpool clash
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Ruben Amorim has admitted he 'understands' the criticism of Manchester United midfielders Christian Eriksen and Casemiro after the pairs weaknesses were again exploited in the club's latest defeat. United make a daunting trip to Anfield on Sunday afternoon to take on a Liverpool side leading the Premier League title charge while Amorim's team is languishing in 14th place.
![[Christian Eriksen (second from left) has faced criticism over his pace in midfield]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/13/93753695-14251853-image-a-2_1736082298216.jpg)
The Portuguese head coach faces a massive decision on who is best to play in his midfield, but fans are largely hoping the partnership of Casemiro and Eriksen won't be deployed. Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Eriksen, Casemiro, and Joshua Zirkzee are all expected to make the trip to face United's fierce rivals who boast one of the league's best midfields.
![[Casemiro (left) formed a two-man midfield with Eriksen that was outran by Newcastle in their last match]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/13/93753679-14251853-image-a-3_1736082306403.jpg)
Eriksen and Casemiro previously started alongside each other in United's 2-0 home defeat against Newcastle and were comfortably outran by Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes, and Joelinton who enjoyed a field day at Old Trafford. The pair share a combined age of 64 and against Newcastle lacked the pace of their opposition numbers who broke through United's engineroom with ease during several moments throughout the match.
![[Eriksen struggled to contain Newcastle's midfield in the 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford in United's last game]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/13/93753697-14251853-image-a-4_1736082309592.jpg)
Ruben Amorim has admitted he 'understands' the criticism of Manchester United's midfielders. Christian Eriksen (second from left) has faced criticism over his pace in midfield. Casemiro (left) formed a two-man midfield with Eriksen that was outran by Newcastle in their last match.
![[Amorim has insisted he 'understands' criticism of United's squad during the club's difficult spell]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/13/93753673-14251853-image-a-5_1736082318623.jpg)
