Erik ten Hag comments on the absence of Manchester United midfielder Casemiro
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has recently been asked about the impact of the absence of midfielder Casemiro, who has received a red card and will serve a three-match suspension, as quoted by Manchester Evening News.
Ten Hag was quick to respond, saying that he always has to play with the players who are available and that he has a strong squad with many good players who are not playing in the starting XI. Casemiro is a miss but it is no excuse.
The absence of a key player like Casemiro can be a big blow for any team, but Ten Hag is confident that United are capable of winning games no matter who is on the pitch. He knows that his job is to get the best out of the players he has available.
Ten Hag has already shown that he is a capable manager, as he has been able to get the best out of his players so far this season. He has a deep understanding of the game, and he knows how to motivate his players and get them to play at their best.
He has also shown that he is willing to make tough decisions when necessary, such as dropping a player who is not performing or changing the formation to get the most out of his team. Harry Maguire knows this better than anyone else.
Speaking about the situation, here is what Erik ten Hag had to say about the absence of the Brazilian midfielder
“I always have to play with the players who are available and we have a squad, we have many good players in our squad who are also not playing in the starting XI and I have to do it.”
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The absence of Casemiro will give Ten Hag an opportunity to test the depth of his squad, and he will be looking to see who can step up and fill the void. He will want players who can bring energy, creativity, and a winning mentality to the team.
Manchester United have been in a good moment of late. The team is playing some amazing football. With time, this project will only keep getting better. Let’s see how this goes.
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