"Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim believes missing out on European football this season could ultimately benefit his side. United failed to qualify for Europe after finishing 15th in the Premier League last season and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham. This marks only the second time they have missed out on European football since English clubs returned to UEFA competitions following the five-year ban in 1990. As a result, United enter the EFL Cup at the second-round stage for the first time since 2014, when they suffered an embarrassing 4-0 defeat to MK Dons. The Red Devils will begin their campaign against League Two side Grimsby Town on Wednesday - the first meeting between these two sides since 1948. But Amorim believes the lack of a congested schedule could be a positive for his side this season."
"The Grimsby clash provides a good opportunity for Amorim to rest key players and give opportunities to those on the fringes. England internationals Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire, as well as Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee, have had limited or no playing time so far this season and are expected to feature heavily. New signing Benjamin Sesko, who joined United from RB Leipzig for £73.7m, will also make his first start after two substitute appearances in the Premier League against Arsenal and Fulham. Andre Onana, who missed pre-season through injury before returning to the bench for the 1-1 draw with Fulham, is also likely to be in contention for his first minutes of the campaign."
Manchester United missed out on European football after finishing 15th in the Premier League and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham. This is only the second time the club has missed UEFA competition since English clubs returned following the 1990 ban. United enter the EFL Cup at the second-round stage for the first time since 2014, facing Grimsby Town in their first meeting since 1948. Ruben Amorim views the lighter schedule as an advantage, offering rest, free midweeks for coaching, and opportunities to rotate the squad and integrate players such as Sesko, Mainoo, Maguire, Ugarte, Zirkzee, and Onana.
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