BRUNO FERNANDES believes winning the Europa League will not save Manchester United’s dismal season.
Ruben Amorim’s men are 14th in the Prem with four matches to play after scrambling a late point at Bournemouth on Sunday.
Yet they still have the chance to put a positive spin on the campaign by lifting a European trophy and claiming a place in next season’s Champions League.
But ahead of their semi-final first-leg trip to Athletic Bilbao on Thursday, skipper Fernandes says it will not overshadow the bigger picture.
The Portuguese playmaker said: “I wouldn’t say it’s a reward, I think it will just be successful in terms of the Europa League.
“It’s very important to do that, to get the silverware this season. But it won’t save anything.”
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Bilbao are fourth in LaLiga and have an added incentive to reach the final — as it will be held in their city next month.
Fernandes said: “They have the final at home if they beat us, so it will be really tough. You have to be prepared.”
Man Utd salvaged a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Sunday.
The Red Devils fell behind on the South Coast via Antoine Semenyo’s 23rd minute effort.
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Evanilson was sent off 20 minutes from time, allowing United back into the contest.
Goal-shy Rasmus Hojlund netted a rare strike on 96 minute to deliver a blow to Bournemouth’s own European hopes.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
