Europa League final: Neville raises alarm as Man Utd prepare for critical clash

Ruben Amorim and his Manchester United players. (Credit: Imago)

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Gary Neville is worried for Ruben Amorim and his Manchester United players before the Europa League final (Credit: Imago)

Europa League final: Neville raises alarm as Man Utd prepare for critical clash

Seye Omidiora 13:25 - 14.05.2025

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has expressed deep concern for the Red Devils’ Europa League final prospects against Tottenham, citing the strength of Spurs' squad as a major worry.

Gary Neville is concerned for Manchester United ahead of the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur

United face Spurs in what is considered their biggest game of the season, following a disappointing domestic run that could see them finish lower than 16th in the Premier League. 

Despite their struggles, reaching the final provides a chance for redemption, with a victory potentially securing their place in next season's Champions League.

Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim could win the Europa League this season despite Manchester United's miserable season (Credit: Imago)

What Gary Neville said about Europa League final

Speaking on The Overlap Fan Debate, Neville argued that the London club have the stronger squad, selecting players like Dejan Kulusevski, Heung-min Son and Cristian Romero over their United counterparts.

“I’ve genuinely got a sickly feeling about this game next Wednesday,” Neville said on The Overlap Fan Debate.

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“The biggest reason is when I look at every single player in the Tottenham team, when you look at (Dejan) Kulusevski, Son (Heung-min), Brennan Johnson, (Dominic) Solanke, if (James) Maddison was there, (Yves) Bissouma and (Pape Matar) Sarr, (Cristian) Romero and (Micky) Van de Ven, (Pedro) Porro and (Destiny) Udogie, when you look at those players, like-for-like with United’s, only Bruno (Fernandes) would get into the first 11 of Spurs.

“I would select every single Tottenham player. The goalkeeper is a 50-50 split because I don’t like (Guglielmo) Vicario and I’m not a fan of (Andre) Onana.

“Honestly, Udogie, Porro, Van de Ven, Romero, Bissouma, Sarr, Johnson, Maddison, Solanke, Kulusevski, Son, I would choose every single player of Tottenham’s over Manchester United’s next Wednesday. That’s my worry.”

Furthermore, Neville highlighted the implications of a potential loss, warning that failing to secure the Europa League title could hinder United’s ability to attract key players and prolong a cycle of underachievement for another few years.

What’s next for Man Utd?

Ruben Amorim, whose future at Old Trafford is uncertain, takes his team to Chelsea on Friday before May 21’s continental final.