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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson in Bilbao

Europa League glory will not rescue Manchester United’s season, warns Amorim

Manchester United train on Wednesday before flying out to Bilbao for the Europa League semi-final.
Manchester United train on Wednesday before flying out to Bilbao for the Europa League semi-final. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA

Ruben Amorim has said even winning the Europa League will not save Manchester United’s season, the head coach stating that only “good decisions” can transform his side in the long term.

United are at Athletic Bilbao for Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg, conscious that claiming the competition will conclude a troubled campaign with silverware and Champions League qualification. With United in 14th and certain to finish in their lowest position in the Premier League, it would also give Amorim a trophy after taking over in late October. However, the Portuguese is clear it would not make the campaign a success.

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