Manchester United defender Luke Shaw said the club’s defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final was “damaging.”
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Changes must be made
Spurs deepened United’s miserable campaign with a 1-0 defeat.
The result denies Old Trafford European football next season for only the second time in 35 years.
Shaw insisted the club must make significant changes this summer and hinted that several players will have to go.
“It’s hard to put into words the season, but I think for a club like Manchester United it’s not really good enough,” said Shaw. “I think definitely me, and I think all of us have to question ourselves tonight.
“Are we good enough to be here? Because this club, this season, it’s not acceptable. We know that and it’s down to us.
“I think it’s really tough to take. I think we have to look at ourselves. Something has to change.”
Man United’s loss in Europa League “damaging”
In an emotional interview at Estadio de San Mames, Shaw branded the defeat to Tottenham as “damaging.”
The 30-year old apologised to supporters who have stuck with the team through their worst season
“I think everyone knew how big this game was,” said Shaw.
“It’s extremely damaging. We’ll have to stand up and take the criticism. Because like I said, us as players, it’s not been nowhere near good enough for a club like Manchester United.”
“We take full responsibility but I’d just like to say sorry to them for this season.”
Meanwhile, Shaw insisted that head coach Ruben Amorim should remain in charge at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese coach offered to walk away without compensation following defeat to Spurs.
However, Shaw believes that Amorim remains the right man for the job.
“I think there’s a lot of things that need to be changed,” he said. “I think that’s why Ruben is 100% the right person. He knows and he can see day in and day out at the club, not just on the pitch but off the pitch, around the club.”
“The standards, the mindset, I think he sees everything. I think he knows what he needs to change.”
