Manchester United's path to triumph over Tottenham in the Europa League final, according to Ruben Amorim.
Hit the Jackpot: Ruben Amorim Sets Out United's Winning Strategies for Europa League Final
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United face Tottenham in the Europa League final on May 21, following their dominant semi-final performances. The Red Devils thrashed Athletic Bilbao 7-1 on aggregate, while Spurs cruised past Bodo/Glimt by 5-1. Amorim, in charge of his first final since joining United from Sporting Lisbon in November, points out the ingredients needed for victory.
In an interview with TNT Sports, Amorim addressed the keys to a United triumph over Spurs later this month. "I'm just focused on the next game, ensuring no injuries for the final. If we don't win, it's worthless for us."
He explained, "We need a full squad [against Spurs], stay in the game, have a bit of luck, and be clinical." To Amorim, it's a matter of survival: "It's a tough moment for both of us, one of us is going to win. It's going to be a massive final, and we'll try to win."
Amorim summarized, "It's hard to describe what it's like to manage this club, and you want to offer something to the fans because we were so disappointing in the Premier League. We aim to reward our supporters."
United notched up a 3-0 win in the first leg against Bilbao, despite going 1-0 down in the second. Mason Mount, Casemiro, and Rasmus Hojlund scored to seal the comeback. United defeated their second Spanish side in the competition since eliminating Real Sociedad in the round of 16.
Meanwhile, Spurs travelled to Norwegian underdogs Bodo/Glimt with a 3-1 lead from the first leg. Goals from Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro ensured they also advances to Bilbao later in May. Ange Postecoglou's side may possess a psychological advantage, having won all three meetings against United in the Premier League and Carabao Cup this season by an aggregate score of 8-3.
However, United clinched the Europa League in 2017 and could be poised for a third consecutive season with a trophy win. With the right mixture of luck, fitness, clinical finishing, tactical flexibility, and a fighting spirit, Amorim sees an opportunity for United to claim the Europa League title over Spurs.
- Manager Ruben Amorim is anxious about the upcoming Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, emphasizing the importance of maintaining his team's fitness.
- Amorim, who joined United from Sporting Lisbon in November, has set out several key components for United's victory in the Europa League, including a full squad, a bit of luck, and clinical finishing.
- In the semi-final, United thrashed Athletic Bilbao 7-1 on aggregate, and their next challenge lies in the premier league's against Tottenham Hotspur, a team they defeated in the Europa League finals in 2017.
- Ange Postecoglou's side may possess a psychological advantage, having won all three meetings against United in the Premier League and Carabao Cup this season by an aggregate score of 8-3. However, Amorim is optimistic, seeing an opportunity for United to claim the Europa League title.
- United's message to the fans is clear: they aim to reward their supporters for their disappointing season in the Premier League with a win in the Europa League final.
- After adding Rasmus Hojlund to the roster, United will look to European-leagues to continue their success in the Europa League final, hoping to add another trophy win to their collection, just like the one they clinched in 2017.
