Amorim: Europa League Win Could Be Turning Point for Man United

Ruben Amorim says Europa League success could inject momentum into Manchester United's rebuilding plans, but stresses Champions League qualification won't solve all problems. Get the latest.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes winning the Europa League could be a turning point for the club's future. Despite a disappointing Premier League season, Amorim thinks European success could bring much-needed momentum.

Amorim highlighted the potential impact of winning the Europa League on and off the pitch, as United looks to rebuild and improve their fortunes. A triumph could be key to the club's immediate future.

“Everybody knows (the game against Bilbao) it is really important for our season,” Amorim told reporters on Wednesday.

“We know that nothing is going to save our season but this can be huge, winning a trophy and also to get into the Champions League.

“To have those games next year could change a lot of things in our club, even in the summer.”

Ruben Amorim views the Europa League as a potential turning point for Manchester United, but emphasizes that Champions League qualification won't solve all the club's problems. “It could change our summer, it could change next year,” he said. “But we have to deal with a lot of things in our club. We will be fine with Champions League or without Champions League.”

Amorim struggled to explain the contrast between United's strong European form and Premier League struggles, but pointed to the team's issues in front of goal as a key factor.

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“I don't know why (we are better in the Europa League). We've had some games where we did not create (scoring) situations, but that's not been the case in the last game,” Amorim said referring to Sunday's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.

“We are creating the chances but we are not scoring goals but sometimes you don't have an explanation. I don't have a big explanation for that.

“We are far from being a really consistent team. We have a clear lack of goals and that has cost us a lot of points this season.”

Ruben Amorim acknowledged the debate surrounding a club like Manchester United, with a poor domestic record, potentially qualifying for the Champions League via the Europa League. However, he emphasized that United should seize the opportunity.

“It's the rules. Maybe you could say it's not fair because the best teams should be in the Champions League,” Amorim said. “But I suspect it's done to give value to this competition. If we have that possibility, we should try and reach it.”

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