Man United can still qualify for Champions League: Phil Jones

Chennai, April 6: Manchester United’s season has been a rollercoaster since the arrival of manager Ruben Amorim as they still lie outside the top 10 in the Premier League table but club icon & former England international Phil Jones believes that they still have a chance of success and can qualify for UEFA Champions League.
“We have to show time and patience. There is still the Europa League, still a chance to qualify for the Champions League and hopefully, we achieve it. So, I believe there is still a chance for success this season and even best of Manchester United next season,” said Jones.
Jones shared his views on the club’s present state and manager during the finals of the third edition of Apollo Tyres’ Road to Old Trafford in Chennai on Sunday, a unique five-a-side football tournament that is also supported by Manchester United. The finals of the tournament were held in Chennai, after the initial qualifying rounds that took place in Pune and New Delhi.“Ruben has been brought in for the right reason which is to improve Manchester United. I love how honest and open he is, he interacts with the fans regularly as well. You as a fan sitting at home, you can understand where he’s coming from, he tells truths, I really like that side about him and it’s going to be difficult for him, difficult for any manager taking over at the minute,” he said.Phil Jones, a former Premier League winner with Manchester United, has also played in two FIFA World Cups for England. teams. (IANS)