One of the prominent and experienced figures in English football, former goalkeeper of the “Tottenham” team, Pol Robinson, expressed critical views about “Manchester United” and “Tottenham” ahead of the Europa League final. He emphasized that both clubs are not yet ready to participate in the UEFA Champions League with their current state.
Victory in the final - a ticket to the Champions League
On May 21, these two clubs will face each other in the final of Europe’s second most prestigious competition - the Europa League. The winning team will qualify for the group stage of the Champions League next season. Therefore, this game is crucial for the teams, not only as a trophy but also for the opportunity to participate in the European elite.
Robinson: “They need a suitable squad”
According to Pol Robinson, both teams need to strengthen their squads to be competitive in the Champions League:
“I have said before - these two teams cannot compete in the Champions League with their current state. They need players who are suitable for the level of competition. This cannot be achieved without investment,” Robinson said.
“Manchester United” lacks stability
He pointed out that for big clubs like “United”, the Champions League should be a regular occurrence. However, in recent years, changes in coaching staff, internal instability, and lack of planning have negatively affected the team’s results.
“A team with such a great history should qualify for the Champions League every season. However, we are not seeing that,” he said.
“Tottenham” needs results and investment
Speaking about the “Spurs”, Robinson noted the necessity of striving for trophies and financial investments for them to achieve serious goals:
“The 'Tottenham' team needs to start fighting for victory and investing in the club. Only then will there be stability and results,” said the former goalkeeper.
Zamin.uz editorial staff evaluates the Europa League final not only as a quest for victory but also as a psychological test that will determine the future direction of both clubs. Robinson's criticisms are valid - football at the Champions League level requires not only a name but also preparation, strategy, and investment.
