Winning the Europa League is their only hope of making a return to the Champions League next season, and the riches Europe's premier competition brings -- a possibility that somehow still remains in their sights.
Andre Onana will be recalled for Manchester United's season-defining Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon after his costly goalkeeping errors in the first leg, manager Ruben Amorim confirmed on Wednesday.
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim insisted he understands the criticism levelled at him and his team after another Premier League loss at Newcastle United on Sunday, but claimed losing games is worse than any personal condemnation.
Tuesday's loss takes United to within one of their record of 14 Premier League defeats in the 2023-24 season, leaving them languishing down in 13th in the table as Amorim struggles to instigate any real change.
The 30-year-old Portuguese star has been linked in recent days with a £90 million (107.4 million euros) switch to Spanish giants Real.
United, who travel to face high-flying Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, are a lowly 13th in the Premier League, 12 points off the top four with just nine games to go.
Thomas Tuchel has insisted Harry Maguire will "always be in contention" for England despite overlooking the Manchester United defender for his first two games in charge.
Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal coolly netted a penalty to hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in a Europa League last 16 first leg clash on Thursday.
Manchester United's dismal season hit a new low as the FA Cup holders crashed out after a 4-3 penalty shoot-out defeat against Fulham in the fifth round on Sunday.
Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim has expressed regret regarding his recent meeting with West Ham United, saying it was 'a mistake' and one that he will have to accept and live with.
Mourinho was 41 when he left Porto and took over at a Chelsea side poised to dominate English football following Roman Abramovich's takeover. Now Amorim, at 39, is the favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
