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And a decision came body Depending on the Marcus Rashford and good Sanshu And Anthony Ilanga in the front line with fruit, as Sancho and Rashford scored on Monday, as United achieved their first victory under the Dutch coach.
mud Ronaldo A substitute in the 86th minute, but time did not help him to leave an imprint.
Asked if the 37-year-old still fits his playing style, Ten Hag told reporters: "I think he can.".
He added: "During his professional career and under the leadership of many coaches, Ronaldo has succeeded in adapting to different ways and styles of playing.
He continued: "He spared no effort. So, why can’t he do it now? For me I don’t think his age is a problem. If you are a young player you are good enough to adapt and if you are a seasoned player and you are still performing, you are also good enough".
Ronaldo was not the only player excluded, on Monday, from the squad that lost 4-0 in the previous round against Brentford, where captain Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Fred also started on the bench.
Ten Hag said the changes were part of his plan to thwart Liverpool’s threat.
He added: "We have a wide squad and we have a game plan.. Always looking for the best way and performance and that’s what we did today. We do this in every game. Today we chose these players but it could be different on Saturday against Southampton".
He continued: "We need a strong squad because we are going to play a lot of matches".
United hosts 11th-placed Southampton on August 27.
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And a decision came body Depending on the Marcus Rashford and good Sanshu And Anthony Ilanga in the front line with fruit, as Sancho and Rashford scored on Monday, as United achieved their first victory under the Dutch coach.
mud Ronaldo A substitute in the 86th minute, but time did not help him to leave an imprint.
Asked if the 37-year-old was still suitable for his playing style, Ten Hag told reporters: “I think he can.”
He added, “During his professional career and under the leadership of many coaches, Ronaldo has succeeded in adapting to different ways and styles of playing.
He continued, “He has spared no effort. So, why can’t he do it now? For me I don’t think his age is a problem. If you are a young player you are good enough to adapt and if you are a seasoned player and you are still performing, you are also good enough.” .
Ronaldo was not the only player excluded, on Monday, from the squad that lost 4-0 in the previous round against Brentford, where captain Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Fred also started on the bench.
Ten Hag said the changes were part of his plan to thwart Liverpool’s threat.
He added: “We have a wide squad and we have a game plan … always looking for the best way and performance and that’s what we did today. We do it in every game. Today we chose these players, but it could be different Saturday against its host Southampton.”
“We need a strong squad because we will play a lot of matches,” he added.
United hosts 11th-placed Southampton on August 27.