‘United should grab European opportunity’
The 2022/23 campaign will be unlike any other, in that there is a five-week hiatus in the middle of the club season to allow the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar to be played.
That tournament’s presence is sure to disrupt the rhythm of teams across the continent, although it splits the group stages and knockout rounds of the European competitions and Stam feels the opportunity is there for United to build something.
“I think it’s good to be in there and to start playing these games and then create a feeling and get a rhythm as well for the players to do well in the league and also at a European level, so people around the world can see you’re coming and getting close to a certain level.
“You never know what will happen at the end of the season but I think if there are things to be won then I think you need to do it. You need to grab it.”
Stam was speaking ahead of his involvement in the Legends of the North game with Liverpool. Purchase your tickets for the 21 May fixture now.
