Manchester United2024–25 campaign has been one of the most disappointing in the club’s Premier League ERA, with the team currently sitting the 15th table with only 39 points. With UEFA Europa League Represents their last realistic chance at cutlery – and a way back to European competition –Head coach Ruben Amorim has expressed concern about United’s preparedness for a possible Champions League recurrence.
On Sunday, United fell 4–3 to Brentford in another overwhelming Premier League performance. Amorim fielded a youthful assortment that included 17-year-old Chido Obi Martin, 18-year-old Harry Amass and 20-year-old Tyler FredricsonChoose to rest several first team players before Thursday’s decisive Europa League collision.
United will host Athletic Bilbao for the second part of the semi -finals at Old TraffordWith a comfortable 3-0 advantage from the first leg. Despite the strong position, Amorim acknowledged that the team may not be prepared for the demands of Europe’s top competition next season.
“It is a real dilemma, because I think we are not ready to play Premier League at this moment, competitive and be in the Champions League. We know that but we have to win, and we have to fight to win this competition, give something to our fans and go to the Champions League“Said the coach after the match to Optus Sport.
Amorim added that if they succeeded in winning the Europa League, the squad planning would be handled later: “Then we have time to prepare the team to handle the two competitions. It’s a dilemma, but of course we want to win. “
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Manchester United hit with another injury
Apart from the bad performances from much of the squad, Injuries have plagued United throughout the season 2024-25. Now, with only a few games left, Amorim has received another setback.
Defender Matthijs de Ligt was forced in the 35th minute against Brentford after a collision with Jasper Nørgaard. The Dutchman had only recently returned from a foot injury and was laid down when he left the pitch and aroused new concerns.
On the question of the severity of the injury, Amorim was sincere: “I don’t know so I’m really worried – Not on Thursday. We took off Luke Shaw at half -time to protect and have players until Thursday, but I am more worried if it is a small or great injury and think about the next season“He said at Post Game press conference.
