Manchester United head coach Rúben Amorim has admitted that winning the Europa League and securing Champions League qualification would bring clear advantages, but cautioned that the club’s fundamental problems would remain unresolved.
Since Amorim took charge in November with United sitting 12th in the Premier League, results have worsened, with the team now 14th and eliminated from both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup. Despite the poor domestic form, United remain in the hunt for European silverware, set to face Athletic Club in the Europa League semi-finals, with Bodo/Glimt or Tottenham Hotspur awaiting in a potential final.
Amorim, however, remains skeptical about the long-term significance of a trophy win. “Winning a trophy isn’t the most important thing,” he said. “It might change how some people view the season, especially in terms of my role, but our real issues lie deeper within the club.”
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He emphasized that structural reform, not just short-term success, is what United needs: “Europa League success won’t fix our problems. It might bring Champions League football, more money—but the problems will still be there.”
Champions League qualification could net United roughly £100 million, significantly boosting their transfer prospects. Yet Amorim insisted his plans go beyond financial gain: “It could reshape our summer and the years ahead. But with or without Champions League, we have to confront the core issues in the club.”
He outlined a vision built on long-term strategy: “We must win back our fans with consistency, smart decisions, better recruitment, and a strong academy. This [Europa League run] is just a shortcut to Europe—it won’t solve the bigger problems. That takes time, and we’re clear on that.”
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