"It would Be better If We Lose the Final" – Ruben Amorim Makes Shocking Admission Ahead of Manchester United's Europa League Final Match against Tottenham

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has stunned fans by admitting he believes losing the Europa League final could make his job easier next season.

Despite leading United to the European final against Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao on May 21, Amorim suggested that winning the trophy might actually cause more problems in the long run – especially given the squad’s poor form in the Premier League this season.

The Red Devils are on track for their worst-ever league finish, sitting with just 38 points and two games left to play – against Chelsea and Aston Villa. If they fail to pick up any more points, they risk finishing with fewer than 40 for the first time in the Premier League era.

Amorim, who took over mid-season, didn’t shy away from the club’s troubles. In fact, he claimed that qualifying for the Champions League by winning the Europa League might make things more difficult for him and his staff.

“That is my feeling. We need more time with the team,” he said. “We need to arrange a lot of things in Carrington that we need more time to do, so we’re not thinking game by game by game.”

The Portuguese manager explained that more fixtures, especially high-stakes Champions League matches, would leave little room for crucial training time and restructuring.

He added: “We proved this year that we need to be a better squad if we want to win European games and then be really competitive in the Premier League. That is going to be tough.”

United’s domestic campaign has been nothing short of disastrous. Their 17th league defeat came against West Ham last week – a loss that had Amorim openly questioning whether he should remain in charge if results didn’t improve.

He later clarified his comments, saying: “I am far from quitting. What I am saying is we need to perform, and this season and in the future, we need to perform or else they will change us.”

Amorim acknowledged the weight of expectations next season, particularly if the team wins the Europa League. “It is going to be really bad [if United don’t win the final],” he said. “I don’t want to use that as an excuse. It is going to be really tough and the patience of the fans and you guys [the media] next year if we don’t win it is going to be on the limit. We would have to be perfect.”

Victory in the Europa League would see United bag around £80 million in Champions League revenue – a welcome boost for a club currently undergoing major cost-cutting.

Since Ineos’ minority takeover, about 450 staff have been let go, with perks like Europa League final tickets slashed. But Amorim stepped in personally, offering to pay for 30 tickets so club staff could bring their families to the final in Bilbao.

His gesture was warmly received inside the club, though it came against a backdrop of increasing financial strain and fan frustration.

For now, the focus remains on Bilbao, where Amorim’s squad will try to end a woeful season on a high. But his frank admissions offer a rare and honest insight into the huge task still ahead – whether they win or lose the final.

United fans will be hoping for silverware, but they may also be wondering if Amorim’s unusual statement hint at a bumpy road ahead, regardless of the result.