After a tough 5-4 loss to Lyon, Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim stated he would focus on the Europa League instead of the Premier League! The Red Devils can qualify for the Champions League next season. They need to beat Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals. Then, they must win against either Tottenham or Borussia Dortmund in the final. If not, they will be out of the European competition. Amorim stated after the game, "We must take the risk of using kids in the Premier League. The team needs to focus on playing well in the Europa League."

Manchester United is now in 14th place in the Premier League. They are 10 points behind Brighton, who sits in 10th. The best result may be to catch up with Brentford, which ranks 11th. The Red Devils currently have only 38 points, while Brentford has 43 points, a gap of 5 points between the two sides.

But Manchester United is only 3 points ahead of West Ham United, which is in 17th place, so they could fall to the bottom. The team will face Wolves at home on Sunday in the next round. The latter has 35 points. If they beat the Red Devils, the two teams will have the same points. Fortunately, Manchester United holds a goal difference advantage (-7 to -14), so as long as they don’t lose by 4 goals or more, they will not be surpassed.

"The sound of the last two goals was very beautiful, and this is what we should keep." Amorim said: "We have reached the semi-finals, but you have to win. If you reach the semi-finals but don't win, it's useless. Now, we have to focus on the next round and try to win the game."

Amorim is clear about Manchester United's choice between the Europa League and the Premier League: "This game is why we love football so much." All the frustrations, frustrations and disappointments that the coach has experienced in such a season have become valuable because of this moment. However, once the game is over, you calm down and remember that we still have a league game on Sunday. We must analyze whether the players' physical fitness is suitable for the competition because we have to focus on the Europa League."

The rest time between Friday and Sunday is short. Veterans like Maguire and Casemiro who are over 30 and played 120 minutes in the Europa League may need a rest. Otherwise, last week's injury to Zirkzee is a warning sign.

However, Amorim hopes that this thrilling Europa League reversal can inspire the team's morale. "I think in this season and in this environment, moments like this can help a lot of players. It can build a close connection between fans and players and allow us to temporarily forget that we are going through a bad season. Today feels good, but tomorrow we need to start preparing again. We need to focus on the next game, on the players, and see if they can still play. Some players may have to take risks, but you also know that the most important task for everyone is obvious, that is the Europa League."

Amorim stated that Manchester United players are better suited for European matches than for the Premier League. "We still have a lot to improve, but at least we have spirit!" Amorim said, "The level of the coach is reflected in the league. You may perform well in the European arena, but the real level of the team is reflected in the league results, and our performance is not good. You have to face reality and see that there are many elements missing in our team. When we play against European teams, you can feel that we can better cope with physical confrontation; but in the Premier League, we have encountered many difficulties."

The Manchester United coach told fans he would put more young players in the league. This change will likely impact the results. This is just like Mourinho in the 2016/17 season. He gave up the fight for the top four in the final stage and even arranged all the youth players to start in the last round of the Premier League. In the end, Manchester United ranked sixth, but won the Europa League and secured a place in the Champions League.

Amorim said: "This moment can change a lot of things. We often focus on tactics and physical skills. However, this win can shift the players' mindset. We must concentrate on the Europa League and occasionally take risks by allowing young players to participate in the Premier League. Fans must understand."