Winger Alejandro Garnacho has issued an apology to Manchester United's supporters following Wednesday night's pulsating 3-3 draw with Galatasaray in the Champions League at Rams Park.
11.11.2023 - 06:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United duo Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay, available for transfer in the summer, are among the players displaying leadership skills, according to manager Erik ten Hag. United have endured their worst start to a season since 1973-74 - the last time they were relegated - by losing nine of their opening 17 games.
Their latest defeat in Copenhagen leaves United bottom of Group A in the Champions League while they have already lost five of their 11 Premier League matches as they prepare to host Luton Town.
Ten Hag settled on a Latino influence with his initial rebranding of United last season, with Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro central to the team's improvement.
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However, Varane has started one of the last seven United games, while Martinez and Casemiro are sidelined until Christmas at least. Maguire and McTominay, the subject of separate £30million offers from West Ham, have regained their places in the team and Ten Hag has been impressed by their character during a chastening spell.
“Definitely, we have such characters who can do it," Ten Hag stressed when asked if the experienced players were capable of lifting the inexperienced squad members. "You mentioned Rapha, but I will mention Andre Onana, Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, who in such moments show leadership, and Bruno, of course.
"We have enough players with character and personality to step up and lead the team. Casemiro and Martinez are not there, so others have to fill it in."
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