The Red Devils boss concedes that a desire to win major silverware at Old Trafford is stronger than the will to push on up the Premier League table
Jose Mourinho is aware that Manchester United is a club that “wants trophies," meaning that the Europa League must be prioritised over the Premier League.
The Portuguese has already secured two pieces of silverware in his debut season at Old Trafford as a result of Community Shield and EFL Cup successes.
He has the opportunity to complete a hat-trick of triumphs in continental competition, with Mourinho prepared to rotate and put a top-four finish at risk in order to chase down that crown.