Manchester United's season is already the worst season in the Premier League ever, with their loss to the Spurs in the Europa League final at Bilbao's new low.
Victory won't turn United's season into a positive one, but it will provide a reason for light and optimism.
Instead, Manchester United's path back to the elite looks longer than ever after losing to the 17th Premier League team this season. Again, there are more questions about Manchester United and its head coach than providing answers.
What is Amorim United's identity?
United's performance in Bilbao has caused familiar concerns, not only their quality, but their style. Amorim even firmly grabbed his favorite 3-4-3 formation in the final stage when every Tottenham player was behind the ball. "I won't change." Amorim repeated later, his resilience was admirable.
However, the evidence that this formation of a player that didn't suit him was almost overwhelming, and there was still no consistent game mode, while Amorim's belief in his own system went deep into stubbornness in the final stages of Bilbao, when the Earl, predictable and suffocating situation was reached, and despite Tottenham's obvious announcement of his own half, he kept three center games.
Is the head coach's position at risk?
If so, then it shouldn't. Amorim takes more time and should also get given the size of the problem he inherits. In fact, Manchester United may not be able to change its head coach again, and of course it cannot afford it, and if Amorim leaves, everyone involved in the appointment will have to go.
But it can also be said that Amorim had a very bad night in Bilbao. It doesn't matter, what about the team's choice? Mason Mount is a huge misjudgment when Alejandro Garnacho did more in the first five minutes on the court than Mount did in the first 70 years.
Amorim performed well in the post-match press conference. But he almost always does it. Similarly, Luke Shaw is excellent in summarizing his head coach’s situation and post-end support. The problem is that Manchester United now seems to be only impressed by its off-field media responsibilities.
How many players does Manchester United need to go to the nearest 10?
Ouch. This question was asked midway through the finals and it is difficult to answer only 10.
Thinking of this, West Ham is Manchester United's team at the Premier League table. But how many joint players will they bring outside of Bruno Fernandes? Given that Amad will compete with Jarrod Bowen on the right, it's unclear the answers haven't stopped Fernandes.
Does Manchester United have financial and influential overhaul?
Although Amorim predicted at the start of the week that the victory would only help provide another summer signing, most importantly, Bilbao's victory is estimated to be worth £100 million for clubs that have lost £300 million in the past three years.
Manchester United may not have financial influence this summer and can reform half of it as needed or as needed.
It was especially worrying to hear Fernandes admit it late on Wednesday night.
"If the club thinks it's time to separate because they want to make some cash or something, that's it."
There is almost no guarantee.
What is Matheus Cunha thinking now?
Where is Liam Delap?
Manchester United will not have any European football next season.
Don't mind the financial situation, they are huge obstacles to overhaul, is Manchester United still attractive?
Andre Onana - Twisted or Twisted?
From a football standpoint, it's hard to argue that United's worst decision in the past few years hasn't replaced David de Gea with Onana. There is a flash, but not just that. There isn't enough savings or convincing performance. Manchester United needs a new goalkeeper. But they still need at least two new forwards, several defenders and the authority of the midfield. Given the choice, do you put the goalkeeper on that action list?
"Net Profit" must be sold now Mainoo and Garnacho?
From the most important PSR perspective, it would be very beneficial to sell the "local" Kobbie Mainoo and Garnacho. But how far are you back when the overhaul began with selling the best players?
Play once a week, and there will be up to 10 teams next season, actually help Unified?
It does and doesn't.
After the final, Postecoglou knew very well that he had given up on the Premier League to focus on the Europa League. However, this explanation is convenient. To what extent are Tottenham not that good? The problem with the Premier League is that even if there are not enough players, it is not equivalent to playing Bodo/Glimt in the semi-finals, and Manchester United may find additional remaining time. Yes, they won't be tired. But just because they are not tired doesn't mean they aren't too scary.
What Manchester United really needs are new players, and many are starting to haul themselves out of this rut, and it is much harder to attract and fund these new players without European football.
Champions League qualification does not cure all diseases, but it will be an important path to their recovery.
This is both an escape route and an escape from reality.
Manchester United now has no.
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