Man United ended in the 2024-2025 season with all empty-handed achievements. They were not allowed to attend the European Cup next season due to the lower Premier League with the 15th place.
Understanding this problem and considering the Premier League as the main playground, Ruben Amorim shared about the plan for next season, with almost the entire team focusing on the national championship.
"I can't deny that not being able to participate in the European Cup next season could be an advantage to perform better (in the Premier League). The team needs to rebuild everything to look forward to the future. Therefore, I consider this an advantage.
I can't tell everyone what my goals are for next season, but one thing is certain: to get my goals, winning matches is a must. There is a lot to prepare for this summer.
When we are at Man United, we understand everyone's expectations for leadership. However, in the current context of the team, it should not be considered the only goal. Let's start with smaller things, win the first match and then set a goal to win the second match, just like that," Ruben Amorim shared at a press conference before the friendly match with ASEAN All Stars in Malaysia on the evening of May 28.
Not being able to participate in the Champions League next season after losing the Europa League final raises many questions about Ruben Amorim's squad. Many sources said that many key players will leave this summer and the team will be streamlined due to the difficult financial situation.
However, Ruben Amorim and CEO Omar Berrada's views are different. Without a strong enough squad to compete in the Premier League, all of the above advantages will be meaningless because the gap in level between Man United and the big rivals at the moment is too far.
"We have two plans to serve the campaign of whether or not we are eligible to participate in the Champions League. Even if they are not allowed to participate in this tournament, Man United still need a good squad to control everything.
I still feel like the team is improving, that is the best thing" - Ruben Amorim shared.
One of the immediate problems for Ruben Amorim is the source of players from the youth training center. In the past time under the management of predecessors, Carrington Academy did not produce many talented players.
In the context of the current tightening spending, if this internal resource is not good, Amorim will find it difficult to revive the club no matter how much he tries. Opponents can spend more money because they have a Champions League ticket in hand, M.U does not have that, so they have to rely on domestic players.
Man United will not be able to participate in the Champions League for the second consecutive season, causing huge economic losses. However, when they have hit rock bottom in terms of achievements, a bright day may start to come as Ruben Amorim said at Old Trafford last weekend.
