Ruben Amorim has insisted he does not care about Arne Slot's apparent criticism of Manchester United's style of play following their 2-1 victory at Anfield. Liverpool's head coach had cited United's 'low block' and 'long balls' after the match, though Slot later said his remarks were complimentary. Speaking on Friday, Amorim dismissed the comments, saying, 'I don't care what Slot is saying, what people are saying about our team. I can watch the game and say we can do better, but sometimes you need to adapt to the game. I don't need anyone to evaluate my team.'
The Portuguese manager highlighted the importance of attitude in securing United's first two consecutive Premier League wins under his tenure. 'It has to do a lot with attitude,' Amorim said, referencing the victory over Liverpool. 'We need to sometimes force ourselves to do the basics.' He warned of the challenge posed by Brighton, who have troubled teams pressing high, and stressed the need for preparation beyond matches against top sides.
Bruno Fernandes will make his 300th appearance for United when Brighton visit Old Trafford on Saturday. The 31-year-old captain revealed he turned down a £100m offer from Al-Hilal in the summer after discussions with his family and Amorim. Fernandes, whose contract runs until June 2028, said he will not discuss his future until after next summer's World Cup. 'I haven't spoken with anyone,' he said. 'My agent knows how I work; if he wants to talk, it will be after the World Cup.'
Fernandes also praised new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo for their strong personalities, saying 'big characters' are essential at the club. He added that Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens have also made impressive starts. 'Sometimes I tell Mbeumo he can shoot with one touch because he did that at Brentford,' Fernandes said. 'The shirts have changed, but you're the same player.'
