Paul Scholes Criticises Ruben Amorim’s Premier League Team Selection Amid Europa League Run

Manchester United's current head coach Ruben Amorim has faced criticism for his negative public comments about the team's poor Premier League performance and his strategy of prioritizing the Europa League over league matches. Amorim described the current squad as potentially the worst in the club's history and expressed embarrassment over their low league standing, which has drawn disapproval from pundits like Danny Murphy who favor a more positive and solution-focused approach. Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes has been particularly vocal in his criticism, condemning the club's apparent acceptance of poor league results and Amorim's decision to field weakened teams in Premier League fixtures to preserve players for the Europa League. Scholes argues that Manchester United should be able to compete effectively in multiple competitions simultaneously without sacrificing league standards and accuses Amorim of fostering a defeatist attitude towards league games. Despite United's success in reaching the Europa League final, their league form remains dismal, and Scholes warns that this approach undermines the club's core competition, the Premier League. The ongoing debate highlights tensions between pursuing European glory and maintaining domestic league integrity under Amorim's management.