The boss of Manchester United, Ruben Amorim, was pleased to book his team’s place in the last 16 of the Europa League.
The Red Devils Sauten the Romanian side FCSB 2-0, took third place and avoid the play-off round in front of the knockouts.
It means that Amorim’s men will have crucial calm before the next stage, which the man himself did not forget the media in his press conference after the game.
“This is really important for us to have time to train and have the connection between everyone – even the staff.
“In training we go to the pitch and get to know each other in the right environment.
“It is really important and then you can have a week to prepare again.
“At the beginning of the week you can edit your ideas and then have time to concentrate on the opponent.
“Kobbie played very well in this position, with more freedom”
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“We want to improve a lot of how we play. We want to play closer than today, but we have to play like this.
“We have to adapt to improve the team.
“We have to restore the players. We go to sleep here and relax in the morning. “
Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo scored the goals for the visitors, both came in the second half.
It was not vintage united, but enough to do the work.
Mainoo in particular shone in a role of No. 10, while Dalot finally seems to be comfortable as wing back.
Amorim added: “I can understand my players better. I brought Kobbie Mainoo to this position, we need time to understand the players because he defended a lot as a midfielder.
“As 10, he was so free to play the ball near the box.
“We need time to work with the players to understand what the best position is for them.”
Depending on who wins the play-offs, United could face Roma, Ajax, FCSB or Viktoria plz in the last 16.
