Christian Eriksen admits that Manchester United has the happiness of not being relegated after their worst Premier League season ever.
United finished 15th thanks to a final victory over Aston Villa, but could have finished one place above the drop zone if the results had gone in another way.
Ruben Amorim's total of 27 points from 27 games meant that he ended with only a marginal better record than Paul Jewell that Derby achieved 11 points in 2008 with a record-run.
United also missed the consolation of a Champions League place by losing the Europa League final at Tottenham.
Amorim described it as a 'ramps season' after signing with the victory over Sunday on Sunday, but Eriksen believes that it could have been even worse.
'I think there has unfortunately been many lows with the competitions this season, and of course the final was the missing piece. It's football, “said the Dane, who leaves Old Trafford as a free agent after three years.
'For me now I think people are lucky that we are where we are, not relegated with the season we have had. It's a bit lucky, you have to acknowledge. Next season it must be better, and I am sure it will be. I look forward to looking at it from the sides.
'I think you have seen progress, but of course the results have not really demonstrated. One hundred percent The results have not shown that.
'I think the football we came out of (Erik) Ten Hag will clearly take the time to adapt, and it is clearly far below the standard of the club and the players here.
'I think the players are individually whole, very good players, and they should never be where we are in the table. It is up to them to turn around, but yes, I am convinced that they will be a completely different team next season, I know for sure. '
Eriksen believes that United is also lucky that fans have remained loyal at times when they could easily have been against the team.
'There have been so many matches this season where they could have caused a lot of chaos where we have been disappointed in our football. The fans, I think to our surprise, really supported us, “he added.
'It is clear that there have been games where it has not been good enough, but they have been really supportive, and especially they have been more away from their toes and even in the worst times. The club is happy to have those supporters who really support the players and the club, whatever happens. '
Eriksen says he has not yet decided on his next step, but was happy to end his time at United by scoring a late penalty to complete a 2-0 win over villa.
“I think it was the perfect end to a bad season,” he said. 'I was happy to see that going and ended as I started, with a smile on my face.
“I really enjoyed my time. It is a club that I have always looked for – the club size and everything around it. I love the pressure, loved the playing style with the different managers and the people in the club.
'I mean, they really took good care of me and my family, so in that sense I had three very, very good years. It is clear that it has been many ups and downs in football, but I think I have generally had a special time.
'First of all there is a bit of a holiday and national team. Then we will see where next season will start, but at the moment there is nothing (prepared). There are options. '