Ruben Amorim identifies tactical sweet spot Man United can exploit to sink Tottenham Hotspur in Europa League final | OneFootball

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has stressed that he is prepared for whatever Tottenham Hotspur may throw at his side in the upcoming Europa League final, highlighting set-pieces as an area that can be exploited to win the game.

United booked their spot in the final after beating Athletic Club 7-1 on aggregate in the last four.

The Red Devils will face a team in Tottenham, who have struggled as much as they have in the Premier League. The North London outfit sit in 17th place in the Premier League table – just one place and one point below United in 16th.

In addition to winning a trophy and somewhat salvaging what has been a disastrous season, there is also the added bonus of qualifying for the Champions League by triumphing at San Mames next week.

The stakes couldn’t be higher and Amorim has mapped out United’s golden route to outwitting Ange Postecoglou.

The United head coach spoke to TNT Sports and explained, “One of the things that is good about facing Tottenham is they are really good, but you can understand what they are going to do, because they have such a strong identity they will not change.”

“For example, Manchester United under Jose Mourinho [in the 2017 Europa League] they changed the way they played all the time because of the opponents.”

“We have an idea how they are going to press, they have an idea how we are going to build up. It’s going to be a tough match for both teams.”

Asked whether he’ll be changing his team’s approach to the game, Amorim answered, “I always look at the opponent to see where the space is, but we have an identity. In that way, for me, it’s easier for our players to understand, but of course if they defend with four or five, we change completely and play with wing-backs, for example. I think I am changing all the time.”

Amorim continued, “Set pieces are going to be a key point. They are really strong on that because they win a lot of corners so that is a key point.”

The 40-year-old added that United’s status as a big club will not change despite their woes on the pitch this term.

“It’s easier for us in other countries to understand how big Manchester United is. Sometimes people here forget about that, but when you come from abroad you understand this is Manchester United.”

“No matter the context, you feel the history and that’s why this club will always be a top club because of the past and everything around it.”

Before next week’s showdown at San Mames, United have a meeting at Chelsea on Friday to look forward to. Kick-off is at 20:15 BST.

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