Manchester United return to Premier League action with a crucial clash against Sheffield United this evening.
06.10.2023 - 16:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag must decide whether or not to shuffle his pack for the Premier League meeting with Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon (3pm).
Ten Hag and his misfiring team have already been defeated six times in all competitions this season, including the staggering 3-2 reverse against Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday night. That was a match that saw Brazil forward Antony make his return to action as a second-half substitute.
Antony replaced England midfielder Mason Mount with five minutes to play for his first appearance since last month. The Brazilian could now make his first start for the club since the defeat to Arsenal.
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Speaking about his team selection during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Brentford game, manager Ten Hag said: "I think he's [Antony] ready for a start. We've had to make changes almost every game.
"You make mistakes as a team and the opponent can take benefit from it, so we need to be on the same page. We need communication in such moments and to be well organised."
Still without Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and on-loan Tottenham defender Sergio Reguilon, United are down to the bare bones at left-back, which means Sofyan Amrabat is the favourite to continue in that position despite struggling there against Galatasaray.
Ten Hag does finally have a few more options in attacking quarters, but the Dutchman backed Marcus Rashford to recapture his form sooner rather than later during his press conference, which could hint that Ten Hag will stand by the underperforming England forward, who has been named in the
Manchester United return to Premier League action with a crucial clash against Sheffield United this evening.
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Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has urged Marcus Rashford to prioritise developing a relationship with Rasmus Hojlund in a bid to rekindle last season's form.
Former centre-back Rio Ferdinand has admitted that he "feels sorry" for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, suggesting that he does not have a leading star to lean on for support.
Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's UEFA Champions League group stage tussle with Galatasaray at Old Trafford this evening.
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has indicated he will try to expose whoever fills in at left-back for Manchester United in Tuesday’s Champions League tie.
Manchester United could have two more players available for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Galatasaray.
Erik ten Hag has backed Marcus Rashford to return to his scoring ways after a difficult start to the new season for Manchester United.
Antony is under consideration to return to the Manchester United squad against Galatasaray in the Champions League.
Manchester United had 11 players out with injury at one stage last month. The club had taken a lot of flack for their underwhelming start to the season but any team that loses a whole starting XI of players are going to struggle.
Roy Hodgson admits Crystal Palace had to show discipline and organisation in order to come away from Old Trafford with three points on Saturday.
Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford "can do better" after he was substituted in the 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.
Manchester United return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon when they host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford for the second time in five days.
Manchester United will encounter another quick turnaround before resuming their Premier League push against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon (3pm). United overcame the same opponents - at that exact venue - in their Carabao Cup third round meeting on Tuesday night.