Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, faces significant challenges due to player injuries as he prepares for the upcoming Europa League clash against Real Sociedad. With eight players sidelined, Harry Maguire's latest injury raises concerns about the team's defensive capabilities. If he is unable to play, United's options may be severely limited. Amorim emphasizes the need for a competitive team despite the adversity, acknowledging that winning the Europa League is critical for the club's hopes of European football in the 2025/26 season after FA Cup elimination.
I have to see how is Harry Maguire. We will see. It's a tough moment in that aspect [with injuries], but we have to move on. It will be a competitive team on Thursday.
If Maguire is unavailable to face Real Sociedad in San Sebastian, United could be down to the bare bones of the squad from a defensive perspective.
With a route into next season's Europa League via the FA Cup now off the table, United's only hope for European football in 2025/26 is to win the Europa League.
The prize for winning the Europa League is Champions League qualification, which United secured under Jose Mourinho's guidance in 2017 after finishing sixth in the Premier League.
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