Ten Hag outlines what Man Utd must do in Champions League quest
Manchester United are without three players for today’s Premier League clash with Leicester. The Red Devils go into the game looking to boost their chances of title glory. They currently trail Arsenal by eight points at the top of the table following the Gunners’ stirring 4-2 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is looking to mastermind Leicester Premier League win (Image: GETTY)
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And with Casemiro suspended, United at least have their No 39 ready to step up if needed.
Speaking ahead of United’s clash with Leicester, Ten Hag admitted he was impressed by the Foxes and the work Brendan Rodgers has done at the King Power Stadium.
“It was already September when we faced them, but it was a good team,” said the 53-year-old.
“They were, at that time, in a bad period but you could already see there were good touches, it’s a decent team.
“They played well, they pressed high, so they are brave. I liked them, the way they played, so it will be a real battle, once again.
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Man Utd duo Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire are set to miss Leicester clash (Image: GETTY)
“We have to be ready for the battle. We have to be good to win that fight.”
And he added: “Yeah, it’s every time the same: focus on the next game and not looking too far ahead at what’s coming up.
“The next game is the most important and again: it’s a big game, Leicester, because they are a good opponent who have good players.
“It’s a good team. It’s working as a team. You have to be good and we have to focus on that.”
Leicester boss Rodgers, meanwhile, is glad his side won’t have to face Casemiro.
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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is primed to be without Antony for Leicester showdown (Image: GETTY)
“I look at Manchester United and see the introduction of new players, if you think of (Christian) Eriksen, (Lisandro) Martinez, really outstanding players,” he said.
“In Casemiro, they have a real world-class player. He’s that comforting player for them.
“He’s got the experience, he’s got the quality, he’s got everything, he’s always calm, how he plays is at a high level. Thankfully for us, he’s not playing, he’s suspended. He’s given them a real stabilising effect.
“Erik (ten Hag) and his coaching team, they’ve given them good organisation. Then they have a collective group of outstanding players.
“They have done very well and are up there competing and played a good game last night [against Barcelona].
“I think their record at home shows they’re a difficult team to play against.”