Man Utd plan for Europa League final: Amorim's tactical switch in attack using Mount

Manchester United will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao — a match that could salvage their turbulent season and reshape their immediate future.

After finishing a dismal 16th in the Premier League, United's only shot at Champions League qualification hinges on this game.

Victory would not only bring silverware but unlock over £100 million in financial gains, including TV revenue, gate receipts, performance bonuses, and commercial uplifts.

“Winning this final could define the next phase of Manchester United,” wrote BBC Sport. “It’s more than a trophy — it’s a springboard.”

Manager Rúben Amorim is reportedly considering a bold tactical tweak — deploying Mason Mount as a false nine to stretch Spurs’ backline and inject tempo into United’s attack. While Rasmus Højlund is fit, Amorim may prefer Mount’s mobility and pressing in a matchup where control and intensity will be crucial.

“We will play our football. We’re not changing who we are,” Amorim told the press in his final media appearance before the game.

United’s backline remains a concern, with Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro facing late fitness tests. Harry Maguire is expected to anchor a back three, supported by Luke Shaw and possibly Diogo Dalot, who has returned to training.

In midfield, Bruno Fernandes is locked in as starters with the question over whether he will play deeper or in a more attacking role. The latter is more likely with Casemiro and Ugarte behind.

Alejandro Garnacho and Patrick Diogo offer width while Amad Diallo is likely to be an impact substitute.

For Amorim, this final is about more than silverware. It’s about establishing authority, quieting the critics, and providing a launching pad for a squad rebuild already underway — starting with the imminent arrival of Matheus Cunha.

For United fans, it’s about pride and identity. After years of mediocrity, a European trophy could reignite belief.