Manchester United Coach Ruben Amorim Says Team Not Ready for Europe After 15th-Place Finish

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has stated that the team is not yet prepared to compete in European competitions and needs more time to develop a strong foundation to be competitive in the Champions League. After finishing 15th in the Premier League last season and missing out on European qualification by losing the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur, the club is focusing on building the squad and fighting for places to improve. Amorim highlighted the competitive nature of the games and the necessity of time to build the team’s base before advancing. He also mentioned that defender Noussair Mazraoui is close to returning from injury, but the coaching staff is cautious to ensure he does not face further issues. United have yet to secure a win this season, with a loss to Arsenal and a draw against Fulham, and will face Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup second round as part of their ongoing campaign. Amorim sees the absence of European football this season as an opportunity to give the squad additional preparation time and rotate players across competitions.