'A very difficult game' – Amorim warns Manchester United to stay sharp as Brighton threaten Old Trafford run

Ruben Amorim warns Manchester United against dropping their guard vs Brighton

There is a calm around Manchester United this week, but it still carries a quiet sense of preparation. Ruben Amorim faced the media at Carrington and spoke with the same poise that guides his side through difficult moments this season. He was firm and consistent with the message that he gave in the presser.

The 40-year-old refused to let the victory at Anfield stay too long in memory. We reported earlier that Amorim has plenty of reasons why Manchester United silenced Liverpool at Anfield. Instead, he shifted his focus to Brighton & Hove Albion, as the south coast side keeps earning respect across the league.

Manchester United return to Old Trafford on Saturday, October 25, 2025. They face a Brighton team that has won their last three Premier League visits to the ground. Amorim called them “a very complete team” during his pre-match press conference. His words showed a manager who is now looking beyond results.

The Portuguese manager praised the way Fabian Hurzeler’s men build from the back and move quickly in transition. He admired how they organise every phase of play. The young German coach has been the mastermind behind Brighton’s approach with control and confidence under pressure.

Amorim described them as “fun to watch,” but his praise sounded more like caution than flattery. He told his players to stay sharp in movement and thought. The 40-year-old insisted that they must focus from the first whistle to the final minute, as Brighton’s intensity gives no room to pause.

His tone reminded everyone that the Liverpool win marked progress, not perfection. Arne Slot criticised United’s uninspiring tactics after Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat at Anfield. Amorim used that comment to stress what he expects next, and that is control with purpose. Amorim is pretty well aware of the fact about how quickly the momentum can slip away.

“It is going to be a very difficult game. Brighton are really fun to watch, they are really good on build-up, and they are really strong on transitions in every aspect of the game. They are doing well at set pieces this season, so they are a team who are really complete. We need to be really smart and to face that game with a real focus on everything that we do because they are a very strong team. You can see how they play the game. They are really intense; the quality is there. They believe a lot in what they are doing even under pressure, so I am a huge fan of him [Hurzeler].”

Quote via: Manchester Evening News

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