Ruben Amorim opens up on Manchester United’s improved fortunes
Manchester United’s situation under Ruben Amorim feels different now. There is a steadier pulse in their play. It is not yet a roar but something more controlled. After a rocky start to the season, back-to-back Premier League wins have steadied the mood at Old Trafford.
United beat Liverpool 2–1 at Anfield and defeated Sunderland 2–0 at home, giving supporters something to hold on to. Amorim’s side no longer chases chaos, as they control it now. We reported earlier that Amorim has plenty of reasons why United silenced Liverpool at Anfield. His comments before their clash with Brighton showed why.
The manager said that his players stayed focused throughout both matches. They adapted their game to what each situation demanded. United controlled the first half against Sunderland and slowed things down in the second.
Against Liverpool, they struck early and then managed the game instead of forcing it. That balance showed a clear change from Erik ten Hag’s rigid, one-plan approach. Amorim said his players keep one identity but change their play depending on what the moment calls for.
Arne Slot criticised Manchester United’s uninspiring tactics after Liverpool’s 2–1 defeat at Anfield. However, Amorim focused on adaptability and spirit, which has strengthened the mood inside the dressing room. He believes good energy often brings the bit of luck teams need to win tight games. Whether this is a philosophy or a temporary fix, the mood has lifted. Old Trafford now feels calm before the next storm.
“The first thing we were really focused on during the game, and then we played different games. We have one identity, one way of playing, but we adapt to what kind of game we need to play in the moment. You could sense that the first half against Sunderland was not the same as the second half.
We know how to manage that. Against Liverpool, we scored right away in the first play, and then we managed the game and played a different style because it was needed at that moment – that is a good thing. Then we have a good spirit, and sometimes when you have a good spirit, you have a bit of luck that you need to win games.”
Quote via: Manchester Evening News
The double-edged adaptability
Ruben Amorim opens up on Manchester United's improved fortunes.
Amorim says United must adapt and stay focused to win games
Ruben Amorim’s tactics bring both promise and risk. Finally, his willingness to change the team’s structure and tempo will now make Manchester United unpredictable, but it will also threaten the identity that once defined them.
This flexibility earned those recent wins but may only cover deeper flaws. Critics say constant adjustment makes the side react instead of taking control. Amorim’s “chameleon” style might build resilience but may weaken clarity in the players. The team spirit he praises could fade fast if the results dip yet again in the upcoming matches.
Brighton’s visit to Old Trafford will test this idea, and Amorim described them as “smart and dangerous in transitions.” He knows his team must play with precision to win. A victory could give his project real momentum he has been looking for this season, but a defeat could expose how fragile that foundation remains behind all these results. United’s confidence feels strong for now, but it is still delicate, held together by adaptability, belief, and a manager who trusts his players to control the chaos instead of running from it.