Aditya Bose
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is optimistic about the club’s fortunes once long-term absentees return
According to official club media, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag expressed his concern regarding the impact of long-term absentees on the team’s results. He highlighted how their return could potentially shift the momentum of the entire club.
The latter part of the season at Old Trafford for the Dutchman has proven to be tumultuous, with his team experiencing setbacks such as elimination from European competitions and an early exit from the Carabao Cup.
Speaking ahead of the clash against West Ham United, the Red Devil manager had this to say
“So we struggled a lot in such key positions. Don’t forget, Casemiro is a huge impact player for us and he is now, over a long period, not available.”
In the absence of key players like Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, and Casemiro, Manchester United had to rely on their bench for cover. The noticeable decline in quality significantly impacted the team’s ability to recover from a challenging start. However, as players gradually return to action, the club anticipates a series of positive results ahead.
United’s aspirations of clinching the Premier League title have been dimmed before the Christmas period. Nonetheless, Erik ten Hag’s team aims to build on their resilient 0-0 draw against Liverpool last weekend as they gear up to face West Ham away from home.
The Red Devils, plagued by absences, are facing uncertainties leading up to the Saturday lunchtime match. Despite this, Ten Hag remains optimistic that the team’s injury concerns will gradually improve in the upcoming weeks.
In the summer transfer window of 2022, Real Madrid made the decision to part ways with Casemiro, who then joined Manchester United. The Brazilian midfielder had been a significant contributor to Madrid’s remarkable streak of Champions League titles.
Before his arrival at Manchester United, Casemiro had achieved an impressive feat, winning five Champions League trophies with his former team in Spain. His wealth of experience and qualities were sorely missed by manager Erik ten Hag in the squad, highlighting the impact and value Casemiro brought to his previous club.
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The Red Devils’ fans will closely monitor Casemiro’s performance in upcoming games, hopeful that he can reclaim his top form. Despite recent challenges, there is optimism surrounding the Brazilian’s prospects of helping us turn around what has been an underwhelming season so far.
