Ruben Amorim says losing the Europa League final would be a big blow but not qualifying for the Champions League may be better for Manchester United.

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• Man Utd in Europa League final
• Amorim wants trophy win
• But makes bold UCL admission

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The United head coach believes that if they qualify for Europe's elite competition, by winning the Europa League against Tottenham, it may stunt the club's development as they need more time to gel in training and find their feet.

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  WHAT AMORIM SAID

  When asked if it would help his side in the long-term not to qualify for the Champions League, he said: "That is my feeling, we need more time with the team, we need to arrange a lot of things in Carrington, not thinking game by game by game. Then we have the squad. We proved this year that we need to be a better squad to win European games and then be a better team in the Premier League. [Not winning the final] is going to be really bad, I don’t want to use that as an excuse, and the patience of the fans and you guys next year if we don’t win it is going to be on the limit."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Despite Amorim's comments, United desperately need to win this competition. One, it will bring them tens of millions in revenue – something they badly need – and two, it will allow them to attract a better calibre of player. Moreover, it will provide more security for Amorim at Old Trafford, with the Portuguese enduring a torrid Premier League season.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Before United take on Tottenham in the Europa League final next week, Amorim's side are away to Chelsea on Friday in the Premier League.

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