Eric ten Hag says Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is in “actually good kind” forward of Saturday’s Neighborhood Protect conflict in opposition to Manchester Metropolis at Wembley and is “very formidable and motivated to have a very good season” season”.
The Manchester United striker had a forgettable season final season, scoring seven objectives within the Premier League, however he missed out on qualifying for the European Championships in England. There have been off-field points too, with Rashford withdrawing after internet hosting a celebration simply hours after United misplaced the Manchester derby after which dealing with disciplinary motion for lacking an FA Cup tie after touring to Belfast.
Nevertheless, Ten Hag seems to have been impressed with Rashford’s kind and performances in pre-season, with the 26-year-old trying to regain the shape that noticed him rating 30 objectives in 2022/23.
“We noticed on the tour that he was very energetic and in excellent form already and we have now excessive expectations for him, similar to we have now for the entire crew this season,” stated Ten Haig, who spoke of his relationship Laughing off any suggestion that there was any drawback.
“There may be a whole lot of recommendation surrounding this Manchester United crew. We all know the reality. He works very arduous. [and he is] Very formidable, motivated and trying to have an excellent season.
Ten Hag is concentrating on back-to-back wins over Manchester Metropolis at Wembley as he steers United into the Neighborhood Protect, three months after his facet beat their neighbors within the FA Cup on the Nationwide Stadium.
The Dutchman believes his facet don’t have anything to show this weekend however are able to beating any opponent. He believes their outcomes in opposition to weaker groups might decide their Premier League efficiency within the upcoming season.
When requested about Manchester United’s prospects of promotion to the Premier League, Ten Hag stated: “We may even problem for the League Cup and FA Cup.” “This reveals that we’re aggressive and might beat any opponent. That is what we have now finished up to now two seasons. confirmed.
“We beat Liverpool, we beat Manchester Metropolis. Our problem is to be constant in opposition to decrease league groups – [although] I don’t suppose there’s a decrease tier crew within the league that may win factors. Different groups are forward of us on this and we have now to maintain up.
“We already know we will beat Manchester Metropolis. It would not rely on Saturday’s consequence and it will not change that perception.
“The FA Cup is the next event. Nonetheless, we needed to win however we confirmed we will beat Manchester Metropolis.”
“We do not need to take an opportunity on gamers and lose gamers for a protracted time period. That is what we have now to study from final season while you’re in a mode of lacking any injured gamers. Gamers have to have the ability to play.”
Manchester United’s defensive points forward of Neighborhood Protect
It might not be a full-blown defensive disaster, however Ten Hague and United’s backline have health points that may put the supervisor in a tough place forward of Saturday’s Neighborhood Protect conflict with Manchester Metropolis.
Ten Hag stated on the pre-match press convention that there have been “query marks” over the crew’s well being Harry Maguire, winner Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw.
Meaning the Ten Witches might be with out their whole again 4 for the season opener and add to a defensive damage record that additionally contains Lenny Yoro and Tyrell Malaysia.
Properly, ten witches may need to provide somebody like this a whole lot of time Lysander Martinez and Diogo Dalot They haven’t but represented Manchester United in pre-season as a consequence of worldwide competitors this summer season.
“We expect Luka shall be concerned within the sport,” Ten Hag stated of the centre-back.
“Maguire is [left out of the pre-season defeat to Liverpool as] It is a precautionary measure, however his efficiency on Saturday stays a query mark. Now we have coaching and we have now to see if he’s wholesome sufficient to play.
“Victor, he is approaching however he is a query mark, Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw are query marks too and we have now to evaluate them. [on Friday]”.
Concerning gamers corresponding to Martinez and Dalot who missed the US tour, Ten Hag stated: “Now we have them concerned within the low season program, however all of them have totally different pre-season coaching through the weeks we’re in the US. To start with, we consider on a person foundation.
Jonny Evans – who fell sick within the defeat to Liverpool – and Harry Armas Will even attempt for the chance to begin at Wembley.
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