Erik ten Hag has indicated he may need to employ a direct approach in order to help the likes of Marcus Rashford return to form this season.
Rashford was absent with illness as United suffered a ignominious European exit at the hands of Bayern Munich on Wednesday, a result that will likely prove to have wider financial ramifications for the club.
This, compounded by his side's 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth last weekend has led to speculation that Sunday's clash with Liverpool could be make or break for the Dutchman's tenure despite a successful debut season in charge at Old Trafford.