Man Utd dressing room set target for new season and explain what has gone wrong

Mason Mount has revealed that Manchester United's squad is setting their sights on a swift return to European competition following their failure to secure Champions League qualification. A defeat in the Europa League final against Tottenham in Bilbao last May compounded their fate for 2025/26.

The loss, coupled with United's poorest league performance in over half a century, finishing 15th in the Premier League, has left Old Trafford bereft of European football next term for only the second time in 35 years. Mount emphasised that reclaiming a spot in Europe is the top priority for the upcoming season.

"We obviously want to be back in Europe," Mount declared. "I think that's a massive, massive thing for the club."

Mount also highlighted the team's ambition to compete in the Champions League, acknowledging the challenge posed by the competitive nature of the Premier League. "I'd say Europe. I think that's the focus. The Champions League would be amazing for us. As a group - and as players - we want to be playing in that competition.

"So that's the goal. We know how difficult that is now in the Premier League. There are so many teams that are obviously investing and playing very good football at the moment."

In preparation for the new season, Mount mentioned that manager Ruben Amorim and his coaching staff have meticulously dissected last season's shortcomings to ensure a strong start. "It's the small details here and there that really affect that at the top of the league," Mount explained.

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"It's small little details here and there that the manager sees. When we do analysis on games, like the first game we played or even in training, it's just seeing those moments and everyone understanding that that matters.

"That small little movement, the pass, appreciation, this all counts and these small wins in the game will help create chances and will help us be more dominant with the ball. So that's what we've been looking at.

"From day one of pre-season, it's about standards and details within training, on and off the pitch, and really focusing on what we need to do to be better and to perform better.

"We haven't done loads of analysis of last season. We looked at a few areas that we can improve on, but this is a new season, it's like wiping the slate clean. Coming into this season with a different kind of attitude and a feeling about it and we're ready to go.

"The vibe around the group is very energetic. In training, it's been a few kicks here and there, because we want to win in games. That's what you want as a group. You kick your mate, but after training, it's all good."