Amorim admits Man United not ready for Europe
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admitted the team wasn't ready for the tough demands of European football this season. He said taking a break from these games could help the team grow in the long run.
United finished a low 15th in the Premier League last season, missing out on European football entirely. This left them as one of nine English clubs not playing in Europe.
Amorim, who has started slowly with just one point from two league games, said they 'need time to develop as a team' to play hard games in the Champions and Premier League. The manager also plans to rotate the squad heavily for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup game at League Two side Grimsby.
Several players have been linked with exits, including Jadon Sancho and Antony dos Santos, while the future of striker Rasmus Højlund remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is also looking to leave after being left out of Amorim’s 3-4-3 setup. This is despite making England’s Euro 2024 final squad last year.
The pre-season gave some hope with wins over West Ham and Bournemouth in the US. However, the team’s struggles in competitive matches show how big Amorim’s rebuilding job is.
