Ratcliffe emphasized the need for improvement in results, given the quality of the players at Amorim's disposal. He expressed the expectation that the team should aim for a top five finish in the league.

The club's board considers European qualification to be the minimum requirement for the season.

The team is set to face Chelsea on Saturday, and Amorim has stated that he will not be changing the team's current formation, a 3-4-3 system.