Senne Lammens explains how he aided Manchester United in getting the better of Liverpool
Manchester United’s visit to Anfield brought all the tension and drama expected from a fierce rivalry. Amid the chaos and Liverpool’s high press, one figure stayed calm, and that was Senne Lammens. The young Belgian goalkeeper has quickly settled into life at Old Trafford and has shown maturity in his short stint. His performance against Liverpool proved that United may have finally found the steady pair of hands they needed for a long time.
After the match, Lammens explained his approach. He said he expected Liverpool’s man-to-man press. The Belgian added that trying to build from the back at Anfield would risk losing the ball early. So, he told his defenders to play longer passes and fight for second balls.
This plan gave United control. Even without a natural target striker, the team used that approach to bypass Liverpool’s aggressive press. They created the chance that produced their first goal. His comments reflected awareness and sharp decision-making. These traits make him stand out so early in his United career.
“We know how they press, they’re gonna go man-vs-man, so I think being realistic, coming into Anfield, it’s quite difficult to build up, I think, so from the beginning on with the defenders, I think I made the decision that we should get more of a long ball and do it with the second ball.
“Even though we didn’t really have a target striker. But I think even though we didn’t have one, the second ball we did quite good, so that’s how we could still push them away, and how we also scored the first one, I think, it was because of the long ball, second ball and then a counter.”
Interestingly, we reported earlier that Manchester United could bring in an experienced goalkeeper in January to compete with Senne Lammens. However, his early form may have forced the club to rethink that idea. United considered Eintracht Frankfurt’s Kauã Santos before signing Lammens. That decision now looks like a great move. The 23-year-old’s calmness and quick thinking helped United control the match and end their long wait for a win at Anfield.
The Belgian Who Calmed the Storm
Lammens’ influence goes beyond one match; he has restored confidence to a defence that often looked shaky. His clean sheet on debut against Sunderland hinted at what would come, but his strong display against Liverpool confirmed it. The 23-year-old made key saves and caught crosses with authority. He also kept his defenders alert and organised throughout the game.
That performance gave United more than just three points; it brought a sense of stability. The Belgian has shown that he can handle big moments without losing composure. His arrival already solves one of United’s main problems. Fans and pundits now call him the calm figure the team long needed. If he keeps performing like this, Lammens could rank among United’s smartest signings in recent years.