Ruben Amorim is ‘far from quitting’ as he plots European glory for Man Utd

Ruben Amorim says there is no chance he will quit Manchester United anytime soon and admitted Champions League qualification is more important to him than lifting the Europa League.

But the under-fire head coach acknowledged returning to European football’s top table could be a poisoned chalice given the time needed to transform the stuttering side.

United’s season can be salvaged somewhat against Tottenham in next Wednesday’s Europa League final, with the victor earning silverware and a spot in the Champions League despite poor Premier League campaigns.

The Red Devils sit 16th, just a point and a spot above Spurs, after Sunday’s embarrassing 2-0 home loss to West Ham, which led raging Amorim to cast doubt over his future should “brave” summer moves fail.

“What I’m saying is that since I arrived here I’m always talking about the standards,” the head coach said when pushed on those post-match remarks.

“I cannot see the team having these results, especially in the Premier League, and not say nothing and not take the responsibility. It’s just that.

“I have a clear idea what to do. I understand the problems of the team, so I’m far from quitting.

“What I’m saying is that we need to perform and we have this season, and in the future we need to perform or else they will change us. That is a normal thing.”

Before the trip to Bilbao comes Friday’s Premier League match at Chelsea, who are pushing to earn Champions League qualification with a top-five finish.

United will also be in the competition if they win the Europa League at San Mames, where a first European defeat of the campaign would mean a first season without continental football since 2014-15.

Asked whether silverware or Champions League qualification is more important