

In a bold and timely statement, Sporting Lisbon boss Rúben Amorim has urged Manchester United to shift their full focus to Chelsea and stop thinking about the Europa League.
As United teeter on the edge of a turbulent season, Amorim’s words ring loud and clear: “You don’t win anything by daydreaming about Europe when the Premier League is slipping through your fingers.” With a pivotal showdown against Chelsea looming, the pressure is mounting at Old Trafford — and Amorim knows it.
The Portuguese manager, widely admired for his tactical mind and rumored to be on United’s radar, didn’t hold back when speaking to the press. “Chelsea are not a team to underestimate — not now, not ever,” he said. “You can’t afford to split your priorities. Big clubs know that the next match is always the most important.”
United fans, still licking their wounds after inconsistent performances, are demanding answers. With top-four hopes fading and a trophyless season becoming a harsh reality, Amorim’s comments have ignited fresh debate among supporters and pundits alike: Is United losing focus at the worst possible time?
As the Premier League clash with Chelsea approaches, all eyes are now on Erik ten Hag’s men. Will they rise to the challenge — or crumble under the weight of their own expectations?
Stay tuned — the drama at Old Trafford is just getting started.