Roy Keane criticised Manchester United for using the Europa League as an excuse to poorly handle their Premier League campaign. The Red Devils have reached the Europa League final this season, despite facing an incredibly frustrating campaign with managerial changes.
United are currently 16th in the Premier League at 39 points from 37 games after suffering 18 losses this season. United will face Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, who are one point behind them in the Premier League.
A potential Europa League victory will give United something tangible, along with qualification to the next season’s Champions League competitions. Nevertheless, a club of United’s stature should do much better in every competition, given the depth in their senior squad.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim have prioritised the Europa League, as Roy Keane criticised it as an excuse amid Premier League struggles.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim have prioritised the Europa League, as Roy Keane criticised it as an excuse amid Premier League struggles.
The player’s inability to adjust to the tactical demands of new manager Ruben Amorim is a mitigating factor right now. United built the squad after spending enormous money in the market, and adjusting to different approaches is a bare minimum.
Speaking to Sky Sports (via Daily Mail), Keane criticised United for using the Europa League as an excuse amid their struggle in the Premier League throughout this season. He said:
“The way United and Spurs have handled their league campaigns and European football has been nothing but a disgrace. The lack of effort in some games, they have not put up enough fight. It’s not like it’s in the Champions League, it’s not demanding in that way, they have played lesser opposition.”
United are facing a problem bigger than just having players who are facing stagnation and struggling with quality in play. The Red Devils faced a similar issue last season when they lost many games in the Premier League.
There is a toxic environment, and players are lacking the mental fortitude to negate its effects. United need to regain their mindset where every game matters, no matter the predicament they are facing.
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Fans are hoping that Amorim would change that, adding players who suit his profile and also put performances consistently. The Red Devils have a critical transfer window ahead, with no room for repeating their past mistakes to back Amorim.