Amorim Prioritizes Europa League Over Premier League, Defends Young Squad in Manchester United's 16th Defeat
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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim defended his decision to field the club's youngest ever Premier League lineup in a 4-3 loss to Brentford, emphasizing the club's focus on their upcoming Europa League semi-final. Despite the defeat marking United's 16th loss in the Premier League, Amorim rested senior players to prepare for the crucial Europa League match against Athletic Bilbao. He expressed concerns over injuries to key players and reiterated the importance of winning the Europa League to secure a spot in the Champions League next season.
Key Points
Manchester United suffered their 16th Premier League defeat against Brentford with a young lineup.
Ruben Amorim defended the decision to field a young squad, prioritizing the upcoming Europa League semi-final.
United are focusing on the Europa League as their only chance to qualify for the Champions League next season.
Injuries to Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw during the match raised concerns for the upcoming Europa League game.
Mason Mount emphasized the importance of winning the Europa League to end the season positively.
