2023-10-25 06:34:21
By sitecore\dylan.atie October 25, 2023 07:34
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has insisted confidence is starting to grow in the camp, following our recent victory against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League.
The Reds made it their third win in the last three matches after Harry Maguire’s header secured victory at Old Trafford, with Andre Onana saving Jordan Larsson’s penalty in added time.
With Manchester City as our next Premier League opponents, attention will naturally shift to Sunday’s Under-16 match, where we will look to continue our momentum.
Erik believes his players are also starting to see results on the pitch, which helps with overall cohesion.
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“The players are improving and getting their bearings during the season”
Ten Hag said in the post-match press conference.
“From there they gain confidence, as we saw with Harry Maguire and Andre Onana.”
“I think there are others who have performed well. If we produce that and go from game to game, we can create something.”
After making two changes to the starting XI following the win over Sheffield United, Erik brought in Raphaël Varane and Sergio Reguilon for the visit of the Danish champions.
The former teamed up with Maguire in defense to preserve the clean sheet. Harry also scored his first goal for United since February 2022, against Leeds United.
Ten Hag was full of praise for the England international, insisting his recent performances have impressed him.
“I think so, he is more proactive in possession of the ball”
, added the coach. “He intervenes, makes vertical passes, defends at the front of the attack and also intervenes, makes vertical passes.”
“He defends at the front of the pitch, he comes forward and plays forward. He is very confident in the duels, I think he dominates.”
“In good times, he shows aggression towards opponents. Then we see that he is also rewarded for his heading game.”
“I have to say it was a nice pass from Christian [Eriksen]but it’s a nice finish.”
By sitecore\dylan.atie October 25, 2023 07:34
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