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Manchester United missed the Europa League 0-1 and set their worst season! The tactics were wrong, and Amorim officially announced that he would not resign

At Bilbao's San Mamés Stadium, Manchester United lost 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur and lost a crucial game of the season. It also marked the start of a season of humiliation, with the Red Devils missing out on Champions League and European places, and their potential highest ranking in the Premier League is only 14th, and it is more likely that they will end up in 16th.

United fans chanted Ruben Amorim's name from the stands, with the 40-year-old Portuguese teenager surprisingly dropping his lone defensive defender, Ugarte, in the starting line-up and captain Bruno Fernandes dropping back, Mason Mount getting the chance to start in a no.10 role, with Luke Shaw in central defence. The rest of the game will prove that all of his tactics have not paid off.

Bilbao legend Aduriz brought the Europa League to the pitch as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur officially kicked off. Mount was quick to show his presence as he kept Fernandes out of goal...... The two teams battled hard, but there weren't many decent shots on goal. Amad Diallo's low-angle shot from a tight angle was the better of the bunch, but it was a pity that it slid past the goal.

Tottenham broke the deadlock first before half-time, Pape Sarr crossed from the left, Luke Shaw looked at the U on the defensive, Brennan Johnson stabbed in the goalmouth scuffle, Andre Onana failed to defend the near corner, the ball rolled into the net, and United ended the first half with a 1-0 deficit over Tottenham.

The scene did not change much in the rematch, and the two sides fought aggressively and quarreled repeatedly, especially Maguire and Cristian Romero. Compared with Amorim's gamble-style employment, Ange Postecoglou, who is thought to be out of class if he wins the championship, is very pragmatic in his tactics. In the absence of three main midfielders such as James Maddison and Kulusevski, Tottenham took the initiative to give up the ball and bet on Manchester United's weak strikers, who could not score even if they had the opportunity!

Bo Shuai accurately predicted his opponent. United had some good chances to equalise in the second half, but they didn't take them. Especially in the 68th minute, Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario made a mistake in receiving the ball, the ball popped up after hitting the face, and Hojlund made up for the empty goal with a header, he had done a good job, but unfortunately he was miraculously cleared by Van der Vin's goal-line barb!

Amorim waited until the 72nd minute to make a change, with United having a couple of good chances on goal. However, Fernandes' diving header went wide and Garnacho's low shot was saved by Vicario.

In the final moments, United pushed Harry Maguire into the centre-forward position and brought Diogu Darlow on to take on the cross. Unfortunately, this time the £80 million defender could not create a miracle, and with Zirkze's late header deflected by Vicario, United lost 1-0 and missed out on the Europa League.

A banner unfurled by United fans in the stands: "We've seen it all." It is ironic that Manchester United's performances this season have not deserved a title and Champions League qualification, and they lost their first game in Europe at the most crucial moment, losing everything, but it was the result of their own self-inflicted blame.

It's the worst Manchester United team in 51 years, and there's no denying it. It's a shame that they have lost to Tottenham four times in a season. In the past, he is said to have inspired United players by saying: "Lads, it's just Tottenham." Now Postecoglou has the capital to tell Tottenham in his pre-match speech: "That's Manchester United now!"

This Tottenham team is also one of the worst in its history, and there are still a number of key players injured, but Manchester United are still beaten by their opponents four times, becoming the worst team among the bad teams. There will be no European football at Old Trafford next season, the first time since 1993 that the club has missed out on the Champions League for two consecutive years. The Adidas hierarchy shook their heads, ready to deduct the sponsorship fee for Manchester United.

Amorim's tactical use is debatable, but the weakness of United's players is also the root of a disgraceful season. The Reds have failed to score in 16 games this season, with a slightly better run in the Europa League, with the final being the first clean sheet. However, three of United's goalless games have come against Tottenham. Tottenham Hotspur have scored 63 goals in the Premier League and are in 17th place because of their poor defence, conceding 61 goals, but United have not been able to break down such a defence.

Manchester United have scored just 42 Premier League goals this season, just more than the three relegated teams and Everton. In the last two seasons, he spent more than 100 million pounds on a centre-forward, but it ended up like this. In the defensive line, the Red Devils spent 50 million euros to bring in the "revolutionary goalkeeper" Onana, but only got a main goalkeeper who was not as good as De Gea. Onana rushed to the opposition penalty area in the final moments of the game to grab a header, but he should have made a solid save.

The Manchester United players stood stunned on the pitch as they watched Tottenham win their first title in 17 years, with Amad lying motionless and Maguire looking for revenge on Romero. All the boasting of United's European triumph has vanished from the Stade San Mamés.

UEFA president Alexandre Severin put on a silver medal for the United players, and Mason Mount, Yoro, Mazraoui and others immediately took it off. In fact, to get the runner-up, the Red Devils are already playing at a super level. Not only are these players not up to par, but they also don't have a good attitude. They only give their full attention in the most critical moments, occasionally making a splash when outsiders think they're not working, and when you think the Reds can, they're disappointing.

Rebuild completely, Manchester United! Sir Jim Ratcliffe didn't have the courage to sack Ten Hag last season because he won the FA Cup, spending £200 million to buy him and eventually have to replace him with a manager with a very different style during the season. Amorim predicted a 'storm' as soon as he arrived, and now that he is at the centre of the storm, United will be in doubt for the rest of the summer.

To be sure, Amorim did not intend to resign, a decision he announced after the game: "I waited so long to change clubs because I just wanted to come to this club, Manchester United. As long as the club wants me to stay, I'll stay." He then added: "If the board and the fans feel I'm not the right person, I can leave the next day without having to negotiate a release fee. But I'm not going to quit, I'm confident in my job."

But the United players have to leave and it makes sense for anyone in the squad to be purged. Hojlund, Mason Mount and others don't deserve to stay, and the Reds will have to give up the occasional flash of hope for the likes of Garnacho, Zilkzee and Kobe Maynor, and anyone can sell them if they get the ideal offer. Manchester United need to completely tear down and rebuild, and next season without European competitions is just in time to re-hone their squad in the Premier League and domestic cups.

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