Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is keeping things in perspective ahead of Thursday’s Europa League semifinal against Athletic Bilbao. Despite a tough season, Amorim believes qualifying for the Champions League could be a turning point for the club.
A New Chapter?
Amorim said the team’s current season is unlikely to be “saved” by anything, but making it to the Champions League could bring significant changes this summer. He noted that the club’s international players have faced a challenging season, but they’re still excited about the prospect of competing at a higher level. Whether or not they qualify for the Champions League, Amorim is confident the team will be okay. The real focus, he said, is on improving the squad and addressing the club’s issues.
Team Updates
Amorim confirmed that Matthijs de Ligt and Amad Diallo are now part of the team, although they won’t start against Bilbao. Both players are likely to be included in the squad, Amorim said. He added that the team will prepare for the match with a training session on Friday. The manager also addressed the team’s struggles with scoring goals, praising his forwards Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee, and Chido Obi for their talent. However, he acknowledged that the team needs to improve its overall performance to create more scoring opportunities. In the other semifinal, Tottenham will face off against Bodo/Glimt.