After achieving a significant victory in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final, Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim shared his thoughts at the press conference following the match. According to him, the team must not lose its vigilance even after the victory.
"One episode changed the entire game"
"The result is certainly positive. However, we need to understand it correctly. At the beginning of the game, we faced quite complicated situations. The opponent's player being sent off fundamentally changed the dynamics of the match. That's how football is — one episode can shake everyone’s world," said Amorim.
"All doors are still open"
According to the specialist, winning by a large margin against the opponent is not a perfect result, but rather an advantage in preparation for the next game.
"The number of goals could have increased, but we did not fully capitalize on the attacking opportunities. The task now is to play with the same focus and discipline in the match at Old Trafford," emphasized the Portuguese coach.
"In football, opportunities exist for everyone"
At the end of his remarks, Amorim reminded that the opposing team also has the chance to make a comeback:
"In football, anything can happen. We have the advantage, but the opponent can also achieve such a result at home. Therefore, we will not indulge in any euphoria."
Manchester United will now host the return match at Old Trafford on May 9. Amorim's team aims to maintain the current advantage or at least secure a draw to progress to the next stage, while the opponent seeks a miracle.
For the fans, football once again demonstrates its readiness for dramatic and unexpected twists.
