Paul Scholes reveals ‘risky’ mistake Ruben Amorim has made at Manchester United
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes (Picture: Getty) Paul Scholes fears Ruben Amorim will live to ‘regret’ a ‘risky’ decision he has made at Manchester United. United’s Premier League struggles have continued since Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag in the Old Trafford hot-seat back in November, with United just 15th in the table with three games remaining. The dismal league form has led to suggestions that this Manchester United team is the ‘worst’ in history, with Amorim not shying away from criticising his and the side’s performances. Despite slipping 24 points outside the Champions League places, United have managed to reach the Europa League final and are one game away from winning a major trophy and qualifying for next season’s Champions League. Scholes believes his former club have ‘sacrificed’ their Premier League campaign ‘for the sake of Champions League football next year’ but ‘does not agree’ with that strategy and fears it could backfire on Amorim. Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. ‘Manchester United should be able to play in two or three competitions at once without sacrificing something, and they’ve clearly sacrificed the league,’ Scholes told TNT Sports. ‘I don’t like it and I don’t agree with it and I believe there has to be some sort of standards required in a Premier League team. Old Trafford boss Ruben Amorim (Picture: Getty) ‘It’s almost as if they go into Premier League games and there’s an acceptance that they’re not going to win the game, which is madness. ‘I think the acceptance has come from everyone. I think it’s come from the manager even though he won’t admit it. ‘He’s not playing teams to win games of football in the league. I think even fans are thinking let’s get these league games out of the way because the league has been a disaster. Manchester United have advanced to the Europa League final (Picture: Getty) ‘They’re probably thinking: “Play whoever you want, we don’t care”. There’s an acceptance to it which I think is wrong because the Premier League is your bread and butter. ‘But if you’re going to get Champions League football by winning the Europa League, it’ll all be forgotten, I hope. ‘There is that bad taste in your mouth that the Premier League form is so bad, and they might regret it next year.
Paul Scholes fears Ruben Amorim will live to ‘regret’ a ‘risky’ decision he has made at Manchester United.
United’s Premier League struggles have continued since Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag in the Old Trafford hot-seat back in November, with United just 15th in the table with three games remaining.
The dismal league form has led to suggestions that this Manchester United team is the ‘worst’ in history, with Amorim not shying away from criticising his and the side’s performances.
Despite slipping 24 points outside the Champions League places, United have managed to reach the Europa League final and are one game away from winning a major trophy and qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
Scholes believes his former club have ‘sacrificed’ their Premier League campaign ‘for the sake of Champions League football next year’ but ‘does not agree’ with that strategy and fears it could backfire on Amorim.
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‘Manchester United should be able to play in two or three competitions at once without sacrificing something, and they’ve clearly sacrificed the league,’ Scholes told TNT Sports.
‘I don’t like it and I don’t agree with it and I believe there has to be some sort of standards required in a Premier League team.
‘It’s almost as if they go into Premier League games and there’s an acceptance that they’re not going to win the game, which is madness.
‘I think the acceptance has come from everyone. I think it’s come from the manager even though he won’t admit it.
‘He’s not playing teams to win games of football in the league. I think even fans are thinking let’s get these league games out of the way because the league has been a disaster.
‘They’re probably thinking: “Play whoever you want, we don’t care”. There’s an acceptance to it which I think is wrong because the Premier League is your bread and butter.
‘But if you’re going to get Champions League football by winning the Europa League, it’ll all be forgotten, I hope.
‘There is that bad taste in your mouth that the Premier League form is so bad, and they might regret it next year.
‘I think the manager should be using this time to learn how to win games when you’re not playing that well, because it’s going to happen again next year.
‘I don’t think you can just switch a button next season and, all of a sudden, you’re going to see them play brilliantly in the league.
‘I think it’s quite risky sacrificing the Premier League for the sake of Champions League football next year.’
Manchester United have two more league games – against West Ham and Chelsea – before facing Tottenham in the Europa League final on May 21.
The Red Devils then conclude the 2024-25 campaign with a home game against Aston Villa on the final day of the season.
United reached the Europa League final with an impressive 7-1 aggregate semi-final win over Athletic Bilbao, while Spurs beat Bodo-Glimt comfortably over two legs.
Tottenham have already beaten Manchester United three times this season but Scholes still believes his former club will come out on top in the final.
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