Ruben Amorim has responded to Arsene Wenger’s call for a rule change that could directly affect Manchester United.
The Red Devils are enduring a disastrous campaign, with the possibility of finishing as low as 17th in the Premier League.
United’s domestic struggles have been compounded by early exits from the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, leaving their Europa League run as their only source of hope. They are currently battling Athletic Club in the semi-finals. ..Continue Reading
Amorim’s squad is in a strong position to reach the final, having secured a dominant 3-0 victory in the first leg ahead of Thursday’s return fixture.
If they progress, United could meet Tottenham in the final after Ange Postecoglou’s team earned a 3-1 win over Bodo/Glimt in their own first leg.
A Europa League triumph guarantees a spot in next season’s Champions League, but Wenger has voiced his frustration with the current rule, advocating for changes to the qualification system.
“They [Europa League winners] should qualify automatically for the Europa League again but not necessarily for the Champions League,” Wenger claimed.
“Especially when you’re in the Premier League where already five teams qualify. I think it’s something [for UEFA] to think about and to review.
“On the other hand people will tell you that to keep the Europa League focused, interesting and motivated you need to give them that prize [of qualifying for the Champions League].”
In response, Amorim simply said they are “following the rules as United “can be the worst team in Premier League history with a European title”.
“For me, in that moment and you look at Premier League, we are the worst team since I arrived in terms of results. That is my idea,” Amorim said.
“In the end of the season, we can be the worst team in Premier League history with a European title.
“So we will not change anything. We know that this season was disappointing.
“Nothing is going to change, in that moment, I have to think a bit more but I felt that. I still feel that this season was the worst in the last 50 years.”
He added: “We know we are not doing a great job in the Premier League. We follow the rules and tomorrow we will face the game like it is 0-0.
“If we win the Europa League, we will be in the Champions League and we can face the next season with a better mentality.”
