Amorim: 'Sometimes when you have a good spirit you have that bit of luck' | OneFootball

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim spoke to the press ahead of Saturday's clash at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.

The Red Devils are looking to clinch a third consecutive league win after victories over Sunderland and away to Liverpool; something they will have to do against the Seagulls, who have proven to be a bogey team for United thus far.

"I think it is going to be a very difficult game," Amorim said. "Brighton is a really fun team to watch, they are really good on build up, they are really strong on transitions, in every aspect on the game, they are doing well in this season.

"They are a really complete team, we need to be really smart and face that game with every focus that we do because they are a really strong team.

"You can see by the way they play the game. Really intense. The quality is there. They believe a lot on what they are doing, even under pressure. So I'm a huge fan of Fabian [Hürzeler]."

United have adapted to their opponents in recent weeks, which has made them more unpredictable for opponents although Amorim is still sticking to his philosophy.

"We have one identity, one way of playing but we adapt what kind of game we need to play in the moment. You can sense that the first half against Sunderland was not the same as the second half. We know how to manage that.

"Then against Liverpool, of course, we scored right away in the first play. Then we managed the game playing in a different style because it was needed in that moment. That is a good thing.

"Then the spirit. Sometimes when you have a good spirit you have that bit of luck that we need to win games."

Amorim was also asked about Harry Maguire after he headed in the winning goal against Liverpool. The defender is now in the final year of his contract and the United boss was asked about the player's future.

"We are really happy with Harry but it is not the time to talk about that. That gives the idea that we are thinking really far away, we need to think about now."

The Portuguese coach also cautioned about getting too carried away after United's important win last weekend.

 "I don't want to change so much with the difference of 20 centimetres. If [Cody] Gakpo's shot was 20cm different then the narrative would be different.

"As a manager, if you don't win a lot of games then people are going to doubt you. We need to be clear on our path."