On Saturday, Manchester United plays Burnley in the Premier League. Before the game, Erik ten Hag talked about why he chose the team he did.
Erik ten Hag has kept the same Manchester United team together so that there is continuity and the players can get used to their new habits.
United has the chance to win back-to-back Premier League games for the first time since February 18 when they play Burnley, a team that is set to be relegated.
Sheffield United is at the bottom of the table, but United beat them 4-2 in the middle of the week thanks to goals from Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, and Rasmus Hojlund.
That win didn’t change Ten Hag’s mind when he picked his team, so Christian Eriksen and Antony will still start in middle and on the right wing, respectively.
United has another must-win game this Saturday against Burnley. Erik ten Hag talked to MUTV before the game. “It’s our third game in a week and it’s a big test for us, this group of players, to go into that challenge against a tough opponent, who are playing for their last chance to stay in the league,” he stated.
“They have a tough program, so they will come look at it. We have to face that and fight them, and we’re really excited about it.”
Because of habits, that’s one reason we chose the same starting XI. We have to keep those routines in, but we also have to watch how much the players are getting tired.
“Scott McTominay isn’t fit enough to play for 90 minutes, but he can play for 30 or 45 minutes, so we have to make sure that everyone has a chance to play.”
“We have a group of young players who are not used to games every third day, especially not in six days, so it’s going to be tough, especially against them, who play very aggressive, so as a team, we have to deal with that, go and battle them and be compact.”
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