Ruben Amorim Puts Manchester United Fans First Before Europa League Showdown

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim wants to make the club’s loyal supporters happy despite their poor Premier League season. The Portuguese coach is focusing on the fans over his personal success as United get ready for their important Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Club.

FANS FIRST MENTALITY

Amorim was clear about United’s league problems this season. “I really want to give something to the fans because we’ve been so disappointing in the Premier League this season,” the manager said. He stressed that “it is more important to give something to the fans than to add something to my CV as a winner.” This fan-first approach is key for the Red Devils, who are currently 14th in the Premier League—their worst position in over 30 years.

EUROPA LEAGUE SALVATION

Despite their league problems, United have a strong 3-0 lead going into the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Athletic Club. A win would get them into the final on May 21 in Bilbao. Amorim earlier said his team could be “the worst Premier League side to win a European trophy” if they win the Europa League. This honest admission shows the harsh truth of United’s season, where European success is their last chance to make things right.

DIFFICULT TRANSITION PERIOD

Amorim has had a tough start to his Manchester United time since replacing Erik ten Hag in November 2024. The Portuguese coach has lost nine out of 23 matches in all competitions, with his tactics—a 3-4-2-1 formation—being a big change for the team. The change has been hard because most players were not suited to his preferred style, which is very different from ten Hag’s. Despite these issues, Jim Ratcliffe’s choice of Amorim gives the fans hope, even though results have been disappointing.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR UNITED?

All focus will be on United’s Europa League bid as they try to win silverware and save something from a poor season. They next travel to Athletic Club for the semi-final second leg, looking to hold on to their 3-0 lead and reach the final. With potential European success, Amorim’s promise to bring happiness to the fans could define his first season at Old Trafford, despite their league failures.