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Man Utd boss makes eye-opening confession about his side

Manchester United were 'not ready for Europe' - Amorim
  • Ruben Amorim, Manchester United's manager, believes the team is not yet prepared to compete in European football.
  • United missed out on European qualification after losing to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final in May.
  • Their absence from European competition means they will enter the Carabao Cup in the second round, facing fourth-tier Grimsby Town.
  • Amorim sees the lack of European fixtures as an opportunity for the team to develop and for players to fight for their places.
  • Manchester United have had a difficult start to the Premier League season, losing to Arsenal and drawing with Fulham, with Amorim citing a defensive mindset for the latter.
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