No European games a positive for Man Utd – Amorim

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is convinced his side is better off without having a European campaign to distract them this season. As a consequence of their 15th-placed Premier League finish and Europa League final defeat by Tottenham, United are missing out on Europe for only the second time since English clubs returned to […]

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is convinced his side is better off without having a European campaign to distract them this season.
As a consequence of their 15th-placed Premier League finish and Europa League final defeat by Tottenham, United are missing out on Europe for only the second time since English clubs returned to Uefa competition after a five-year ban in 1990.
It means they must start their Carabao Cup campaign a round earlier than usual, with Wednesday’s tie at League Two Grimsby their first meeting since 1948.
However, Amorim feels this is a minor issue compared to the free midweeks he will get to work with his players as the season progresses.