Man Utd make decision on Ruben Amorim's future if they lose Europa League Final

Manchester United intend to retain this summer - even if they lose the final. The Portuguese coach has presided over a horrendous campaign which has led to questions over his future.

The team have performed well below par and will register their worst top flight finish for decades, but have been able to up their game on the European stage. They've seen off the likes of Lyon and Athletic Bilbao and will now play in the final against next week.

Victory offers a route into the , but even a defeat won't change the stance of the United hierarchy. They believe that Amorim cannot properly be judged until he's had a transfer window to bring in players who suit his unique system, reports .

Amorim has stuck defiantly to his philosophy since arriving in Manchester to replace Erik ten Hag in November. He's managed just six Premier League wins in that time, which has seen the team fall to 16th. After their loss against on Sunday the head coach .

He said: "It's not the players' fault. It's my fault, I'm responsible. If we cannot change that really fast, we should give our place to different persons". Amorim has also questioned whether the Red Devils should compete in the Champions League.

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The United hierarchy, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, have owned up to their error after retaining Ten Hag last summer despite months of poor results. The Dutchman was handed a new deal, backed in the summer, but then sacked shortly after.

Amorim's 3-4-3 system bought huge success in Sporting Lisbon, where he won two league titles, but it hasn't led to an upturn in results in Manchester. The club have had to endure several embarrassing home defeats with a number of players continuing to underwhelm.

With the exception of nearly the entire United squad is struggling to match expectations. As a result nearly the entire squad is up for sale with the Manchester outfit prepared to listen to a number of offers. More worryingly is the return to form of and Antony - two men who were struggling only to rediscover top form out on loan.

Amorim will certainly need to bolster his resources out wide in the summer, bringing in individuals capable of playing as wing-backs. More firepower is also a priority with United's frontmen struggling for goals, which has led to links with the likes of Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap.

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