Ruben Amorim, the head coach of Manchester United, sees the team’s absence from European football this season as an advantage.
With the club missing out on a European campaign for only the second time since 1990, he believes the free midweeks will provide a crucial opportunity for the squad to develop.
United will begin their Carabao Cup campaign on Wednesday against Grimsby, and Amorim plans to use the match for squad rotation.
Key players such as Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, Manuel Ugarte, and goalkeeper Andre Onana are expected to feature. Meanwhile, the club is still managing player exits, with striker Rasmus Hojlund reportedly nearing a loan move to Napoli.
Despite a slow start to their Premier League season, Amorim emphasized the importance of the Carabao Cup, as winning the competition would secure a return to European football.
