The rebuilt formats for both UEFA Champions League and Europa League Has forced clubs to carefully manage the player’s workload due to the increased number of matches during one season. In the midst of this challenge, Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has shared why he believes the Europa League presents a bigger challenge than the Champions League.
United traveled to Spain to face Real Sociedad In the Europa League round of 16, the match started strong by making the opening goal. But in the last 20 minutes the team struggled to maintain their intensity, with Amorim admitted that his player was exhausted And that a lack of troop depth damaged their ability to close the game.
“The biggest problem is not having all players. In the beginning, people talked about our rotation, especially in Europe where we changed all the time. It was because of this“Said Ruben Amorim at the press conference after the match.
He then explained what makes the competition so demanding: “Europa League is so much harder than the Champions League. Not the games, but the recovery to play the Premier League on the weekend, and we have to deal with it. “
United Has faced significant challenges in squad management, with injuries and congestion with a fee on the game condition. First, Several injuries dropped the squadLeaves limited options on the bench. Then, The 120-minute FA Cup battle against Fulham Dropped the team further and affected their performance against Real Sociedad.
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Now the red devils have to shift focus to Sunday’s Premier League -Showdown against Arsenal, with just two days of rest before the decisive domestic fixture. This tight turn has only strengthened Amorim’s concern about Europa League’s demanding schedule, even though it is Europe’s club competition.
Problems with injury and troop depth problems
One of the most narrative differences between the two teams in San Sebastian was the difference in the squad depth. Real Sociedad had 12 replacements, while Manchester United had only sevenwith Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof To be the only outfielders over 22 years old.
With Nine older players due to injuryUnited enter a decisive distance of the season without important group members. Amorim provided an update on possible return:
“I hope to have Amad (Dialo) back before the end of the season. Lisandro (Martinez) is out. We have to be careful with (Harry) Maguire. Kobbie (Maino) and Manuel (Ugarte) could return, and I think Luke Shaw and Masonry bracket can also come back – especially mount“Pused Amorim.
