Prior to Manchester United's away match against Southampton in the 4th round of the Premier League, Ten Hagar gave an in-depth analysis and outlook on a number of players and the overall situation of the team in his press conference.
DELHIERT'S PERFORMANCE: Ten Hagar has full confidence in Dellihert, believing him to be a player with strong character and exceptional ability. Although De Ligt has failed to perform at his best for his club recently, Ten Hag believes that this is only temporary and that he will show impressive performances once he finds his rhythm. Ten Hag made special mention of de Ligt's rebound in the Dutch team and pointed out that he has not been able to participate fully in the game at the beginning of the new season for various reasons, which is one of the reasons why his current form is not at its best.
Gratitude for CEO Berrada's support : Ten Hagar thanked the new leadership of Manchester United for their support and said that both parties are working together for greater success. He emphasized that in soccer, winning games and performing well are basic requirements and the new leadership at United has recognized his work product which will motivate him to lead the team forward.
Casemiro's ups and downs: Ten Hag understands and accepts Casemiro's current ups and downs as an inevitable part of his career. He pointed out that there are peaks and valleys in a soccer player's career, and the key is how to face and overcome these challenges. Ten Hag believes that Casemiro has enough experience and ability to cope with the current difficulties and expects him to find his form quickly.
Importance of bringing in Ugarte: Ten Hag revealed his long-term interest in Ugarte and emphasized his important role in the team. He believes that Ugarte is able to link the defense and offense of the team, and this communication ability is crucial for a midfielder. Ten Hag said that he will do his best to help Ugarte adapt to United's tactical system and believes that he will make a significant contribution to the team in the coming seasons.
Depth of the squad: Ten Hag emphasized the importance of depth in the squad, arguing that there should be enough competition and reserves for every position. He pointed out that the players must understand and accept the competition, and that only the most suitable players will be given the chance to play. Ten Hagar also asked the players to take responsibility for winning matches for the club. He believes that through reasonable competition and rotation mechanism, Manchester United will be able to maintain a stable competitive state and fighting force.
