by Ruben Amorim admitted on Wednesday that even the winning of the Europa League would not save Manchester United’s miserable season.
The fallen English giants look like in the semi -finals with a sporty Bilbao, with the first leg in Spain on Thursday.
But whatever the result in the San Mames, also as an event location for May in May, the fact that this was the worst campaign by United in the Premier League era and one in the bitter rival Liverpool will be a record of 20 top English titles.
United is currently a low 14th place in the Premier League table after you have only scored 39 points with four remaining games, which means that you have to win the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League.
“Everyone knows that it is really important for our season,” said United Manager Amorim during a press conference before the game.
“We know that nothing will save our season, but that can be huge.
“To win a trophy and also come to the Champions League to change European games in our club next year, even in summer.”
United won the competition for the second time after her success under Jose Mourinho in 2016/17.
“As the head coach said, this will not save the season,” said midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
“But the story of United is written with titles. That is why we are very focusing on tomorrow and next season in the Champions League, so it is very important and overall we will try to win.”
Her European form was the only rescue for United in a difficult season in which Amorim fought to make his presence in Germany since he replaced Erik Ten HAG in November.
“The Europa League will not change anything in our problems- it will help us to have the Champions League next year, more money to spend- but the problems are still there,” said Amorim.
“We have to change the opinion of our fans with consistency, good decisions, good recruitment, good academy. We have to change that to bring this club back.
“This is more of an abbreviation to go to European games. Nothing more.”
The two -place second -placed Bilbao has the additional incentive to reach a European final in your home square.
“As a team, they are very strong, really intense, really aggressive- even for a Spanish team that they are aggressive in every duel,” said Amorim.
“You have great players and Nico Williams is a special player. You are the best defense in Spain in the league. We don’t score too many goals, so it will be a difficult game for us.”
United has been exposed to Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Ligt since February and beginning of April.
“Start, no,” said Amorim. “But you can be in the squad for the game.”
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