Europa League success ?not crucial? for Manchester United future, says Amorim

• Manager talks up long-term project for struggling side
• Maguire and Ugarte miss last-16 trip to Real Sociedad

Ruben Amorim said winning the Europa League will not magically resolve Manchester United?s problems. The Portuguese coach, who travelled to Spain with a squad of just 18 players to face Real Sociedad in the last-16 first leg, admitted that silverware would strengthen his position as well as that of the club, but claimed that it was not crucial, leaving the impression that this competition is not a priority.
Amorim also said that he would not change his approach regardless of results, insisting ?I am clear? during a press conference which revealed the contradictions between optimism and realism as he continued to manage expectations.
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