REVEALED Names of Man United stars who have announced they will NOT play under Erik ten Hag
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is facing increasing pressure as his team prepares to take on Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup. After a disappointing 3-0 loss to rivals Manchester City, the pressure on ten Hag has grown, with fans particularly concerned about the manner of the defeat.
In addition to concerns about form, United has been plagued by injuries to key players. For the Carabao Cup fourth-round match against Newcastle, ten Hag will have to cope without Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who are all recovering from injuries. Shaw is expected to return in late November, while Malacia is on a similar timeline for his recovery.
Central defense is also a concern, with Lisandro Martinez sidelined due to a long-term foot injury. United deployed Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans against City, and ten Hag stated that Raphael Varane’s omission from the starting lineup was a tactical decision. However, questions remain about Varane’s fitness as he has had injury issues this season.
Casemiro is dealing with an ankle injury, making Sofyan Amrabat the only natural defensive-minded midfielder available for ten Hag. This situation poses challenges for United, as they seek to regain confidence in the Carabao Cup match against a Newcastle team known for scoring goals under Eddie Howe.
Despite the mounting pressure, ten Hag focused on preparations on the training pitch and opted not to hold a press conference ahead of the Newcastle clash, hoping that extra training time would help his side get ready for the challenge.
