The Red Devils will not be playing in any European competition next season
The season ended on a painful note for Manchester United fans. The team, once synonymous with authority in the Premier League, finished the campaign in a disappointing 15th place with just 42 points. The signs of decline had been evident for months, but no one imagined such a dismal outcome.
To make matters worse, they suffered a narrow defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final. It was a double blow: no trophy and no European qualification for next season. The atmosphere at Old Trafford is one of urgency, but also resignation. Even so, the board remains confident in Ruben Amorim.
Former Manchester United player reveals the problem that Manchester United will face without Champions League football
The Portuguese coach was unable to prevent the club’s worst finish in Premier League history. Despite the poor results, he is expected to remain at the helm. It was thought that winning the Europa League could save a mediocre season, but the setback in the final further dampened the team’s morale.
Manchester United have not qualified for Europe next season
Former United player Jesse Lingard feels that, without European competition, attracting reinforcements will be much more difficult. Direct rivals will continue to add talent with the Champions League as bait, while Manchester will have to find other ways to convince players. However, he did back Amorim at the helm of things.
Jesse Lingard speaking to BBC Sport: “It might be a long-term project with [Rúben] Amorim. He knows what he wants to do. It’s tough when you’re not in the #UCLto attract players, so he was relying on winning the #UEL. It’s harder to recruit when you’re not in the Champions League. It’s 100% a factor.”
I agree with Jesse Lingard that the absence from the Champions League complicates the arrival of top-level players. Many players dream of that showcase, and if you don’t have it, you lose your advantage. However, that cannot be the only argument. There are other factors that influence, such as a clear plan, guaranteed minutes, and institutional stability.
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United need to rebuild their identity, define their style, and be consistent in its transfer policy. They cannot sign players on impulse or with a focus on marketing. The Red Devils must strengthen key areas, invest in hungry young players, and clear the squad of players who no longer contribute. At the same time, the fans must understand that this cannot be fixed in a matter of weeks.
Amorim needs real support, not just words. From another perspective, not playing in Europe can provide a respite. There will be less wear and tear, more time to work on the pitch, and fewer distractions. If the club take advantage of this margin to adjust their sporting structure and generate synergy between the youth academy and the first team, they can lay solid foundations. This setback can be a pause to correct, not a definitive sentence. But that depends on courageous and well-thought-out decisions, not empty promises.