On the eve of the upcoming Community Shield final at 22:00 GMT on Saturday night, Manchester United manager Jens Ten Hagar gave detailed answers to a number of key questions about his team in his pre-match press conference, including player injuries, the participation status of the players who will be participating in the Copa America, the reinforcement plan, and the expectations for the game.
Team injuries
Ten Hagar began by revealing the team's current injury situation. He said that center-back Maguire missed the game against Liverpool as a precautionary measure, while his availability for the Community Shield on Saturday is still subject to further assessment. Meanwhile, the participation status of Lindelof, Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw is also uncertain and the team will carry out detailed fitness assessments on them on Friday to decide whether they will be available for the game.
America's Cup players return
On whether the players who participated in the CONCACAF Cup will play in the Community Shield, Ten Hagar said it will be based on individual circumstances. He noted that since the players had different offseason training periods in the United States, the team will evaluate them individually to determine their specific roles in the game, whether it be starting, coming off the bench or resting.
Lisandro Martinez's likelihood to play
Speaking about Lisandro Martinez, Ten Hag said that the team is considering playing him in the Community Shield, but the exact decision will be based on pre-match training.
Evaluation of Munter's preseason performance
Ten Hagar spoke highly of new signing Munter's performance in pre-season. He believes that Munter is a high level player who did not perform well last season due to injuries, but he has been in excellent form in pre-season this season, and as long as he stays healthy, he will surely make an important contribution to the team.
transfer program
When asked about the team's transfer plans, Ten Hag said that once there is a definite news, it will be announced to the outside world. He emphasized that the transfer market remains quiet, but the team has already made some deals and completed two reinforcements. He emphasized that the key to transfers is timing and market selection, and that the team will patiently wait for the right time.
Willingness to strengthen the midfield
On the question of whether he wants to strengthen the team's midfield, Ten Hag said he is reluctant to reveal too many details. He emphasized that the team knows what it is doing, the lineup is already quite good, and it just needs to be patient and wait for the right time and opportunity.
Sancho's omnipotence
Tenhag spoke highly of Sancho's versatility, believing that he can play multiple positions on the front line. He said Sancho's ability to adjust to different tactics and opponents is an important part of the team's tactical system.
Expectations for Community Shield
Finally, Ten Hagar expressed the importance of the Community Shield. He said that Manchester United always wants to win every game, including friendlies and events like the Community Shield. He emphasized that although the Community Shield is also part of the pre-season, the team will field the most competitive squad to compete for the trophy, while also making reasonable arrangements in terms of player health.
