Erik ten Hag is ready to restructure his squad following Manchester United’s humiliating derby day defeat.
United are still suffering from their 3-0 setback to local rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday, which was Ten Hag fifth defeat in ten league games. Ten Hag is prepared to be tough with his underperforming players and swing the axe in tonight’s Carabao Cup defense at home against Newcastle.
Altay Bayindir, United’s backup goalkeeper, might make his debut in place of Andre Onana, while Marcus Rashford, who has one goal in 13 outings, is in risk of being benched. Ten Hag has the opportunity to give his peripheral players a chance to shine after his established stars let him down so poorly against Treble winners City.
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Raphael Varane, Sergio Reguilon, Antony and Mason Mount, all of whom were on the bench on Sunday, could start. Ten Hag is aware of the short turnaround time between Wednesday’s game and Saturday’s 12:30pm kickoff against Fulham.
A significantly altered In the third round, United XI defeated Crystal Palace 3-0, the Red Devils’ greatest performance of the season. Ten Hag will also be thinking about the next games next week, as United travel to Copenhagen in need of a win to bolster their Champions League knockout aspirations before playing Luton Town at Old Trafford prior to the international break.
“There’s still a way to go, but, for part of the game, he is ready,” the Red Devils manager told MUVT “That’s good news because we counted on him this season. He’s a midfield player and we can use his capabilities, his physicality, his taking the ball. He’s brave, so [he has] all abilities and skills. He can contribute to the team.”
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