Amorim urges calmness as Manchester United prepare to meet Brighton

Ruben Amorim has urged those at Manchester United to remain composed following last weekends landmark success against Liverpool, as he gears up for a challenging encounter with Brighton.

A late header from Harry Maguire clinched a notable 2-1 success over Uniteds fierce opponents, marking their initial win at Anfield in eight years and delivering consecutive Premier League triumphs for Amorim at last.

We harness the positive energy from securing victories, the United manager informed journalists on Friday. We recognise that it was a strong weekend for the team, yet our attention shifts to the upcoming fixture.

The Portuguese coach highlighted the narrow aspects of the match, mentioning a header by Cody Gakpo that narrowly missed in the final moments at Anfield.

If Gakpo had directed that shot just 20 centimetres nearer, the story would have shifted entirely, Amorim remarked, using his hands to illustrate how near the Premier League title holders came to drawing level.

Therefore, I simply wish to preserve a sense of composure and a steady course in our efforts, that is my intent.

There will always be questions for a head coach at a club like this, if victories do not come frequently, individuals will question your approach.

From my perspective, we must stay resolute in our strategy and avoid major alterations just because of a single positive result.

Manchester United cannot assume their resurgence will continue easily versus Brighton, a side that boasts six triumphs in eight outings across all tournaments against the Red Devils, encompassing three straight wins at Old Trafford.

They form a well rounded squad, and we must remain astute while approaching that match with full concentration on every element, stated Amorim, with his team sitting ninth in the table, one position and one point ahead of their opponents.

Club skipper Bruno Fernandes is set to reach his 300th outing for United on Saturday, and Amorim noted that the playmaker has exceeded his expectations in their collaboration.

It differs somewhat from my initial impressions, he commented. All the reports about the squad members do not always align with reality. One can grasp it at times, and I have discussed this before.

The irritation he experiences stems from his desire to support his colleagues extensively, occasionally it may not be ideal, yet it arises from positive intentions, which you only learn upon arrival.

He constantly seeks accountability. He has endured much from the defeats. Whenever we fail to secure a win, it affects him deeply, as it ought to for a skipper. He is an excellent leader and a superb player.