The Red Devils are having an atrocious performance this season, arguably the worst in their history as they only managed to score 33 points in 27 rounds. The scenario is so bad that it’s quite realistic for the team not to make the top 6, nor to the upper half of the table. The only way to salvage the season is to win the Europa League, and so Amorim aims to motivate his players to pursue success in the tournament.
The first round ended in a tie which is favorable for Mancunians for them not losing in Spain. To proceed, the English side just needs to score a win. Manchester United remains the most interesting here as the only team who has not lost a match during this European cup season with 5 wins and 4 draws. If they reach the quarterfinals, they will set a record of 4 appearances in the last 5 years in the latter stages of the Europa league.
The Basques put themselves in a tight fix by not managing a win at home during the first leg. Moreover, their winless spell in the Europa League has increased to four matches which, without doubt, does not improve the mood ahead of the trip to England. To stand any chance of reaching the quarter finals, they need to win away, which is a feat they have not achieved in the past 35 years in this stage of European competition. If the game is tied after 90 minutes, it goes directly to extra time.
The team, however, has done reasonably well in these competitions as they have only lost once in their last seven Europa League fixtures (5 wins, 1 draw). The San Sebastián outfit is far less convincing away from home, though. They have lost five out of their last six matches in La Liga and the Europa League. The only team they managed to beat was Midtjylland. With this level of away form, it will be very difficult to make it past the quarter finals.
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