Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United F.C., has admitted that the team will struggle to qualify for the Champions League due to the club’s mounting injury crisis. United has faced a difficult second season under Ten Hag, with several key players suffering from injuries. Defenders Victor Lindelöf and Lisandro Martínez have been ruled out of action for at least a month, further exacerbating the team’s challenges.
Ten Hag’s Concerns
Ten Hag has expressed his concerns about the squad’s ability to compete at a high level, citing a lack of intensity in training as one of the contributing factors to the players’ struggles. He believes that the team needs to train with greater intensity in order to stay fit and perform at their best. With crucial matches against Chelsea F.C. and Liverpool looming, Ten Hag is aware of the importance of addressing the injury crisis and improving the team’s performance.
“The players are currently struggling due to the ongoing injury crisis, and it is clear that we need to make changes in our training approach. We must train with greater intensity to ensure that our players can stay fit and perform at their best on the pitch,”
– Erik ten Hag, Manchester United manager
Injury Woes Continue
The absence of Lindelöf and Martínez is a significant blow to Manchester United’s defensive capabilities. Both players have sustained muscle injuries and are expected to be sidelined for at least a month. These injuries, combined with previous setbacks, highlight the persistent problem of injuries plaguing the team this season and potentially impacting their European ambitions.
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A Crucial Week Ahead
Manchester United is now facing a crucial week in their season, with matches against Chelsea and Liverpool on the horizon. The team will need to overcome their injury setbacks and find a way to improve their performances if they want to secure positive results in these challenging fixtures. The outcome of these matches may have a significant impact on United’s Premier League standing and their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.
- Erik ten Hag acknowledges Manchester United’s struggle to qualify for the Champions League due to injuries
- Victor Lindelöf and Lisandro Martínez ruled out for at least a month
- Ten Hag highlights lack of training intensity as a contributing factor to the team’s struggles
- Manchester United faces key matches against Chelsea and Liverpool
- Injuries continue to hamper United’s defensive capabilities
“The players are currently struggling due to the ongoing injury crisis, and it is clear that we need to make changes in our training approach. We must train with greater intensity to ensure that our players can stay fit and perform at their best on the pitch,”
– Erik ten Hag, Manchester United manager