Ahead of Manchester United's away match against Southampton in the 4th round of the Premier League, manager Jens Ten Hagar was interviewed by TNT Sports, giving an insight into his team's starting lineup, players' form, and goals for the match.
Speaking about Eriksen's decision to start, Ten Hagar spoke highly of his performance, "Eriksen's performance in preseason has been impressive, and his excellent play in training has proved that he deserves this starting position. We have full confidence in him and believe he can make a positive impact on the team in this game."
Regarding Ugarte's standby as a substitute, Ten Hagge expressed his understanding and patiently explained, "Ugarte has just joined the team, he has only participated in two training sessions so far, and it will take time for him to bond with his teammates and understand the tactics. We have to be patient and wait for him to integrate into the team, and I believe that with time, he will become an indispensable member of our team."
Speaking of Casemiro's role at United, Ten Hag is confident: "We have a strong squad and Casemiro is a key part of it. As the season progresses, we will face a lot of matches and Casemiro will have a lot of chances to play. I am confident that he will play an important role in bringing stability and victory to the team."
As for Rashford's form, Ten Hag gave encouragement and expectation: "Rashford is in good form now, he is eager to get a goal or an assist in the game. His passes in the last game were very good, but he just lacked some luck. I'm sure a goal or an assist will come soon, and once he opens his scoring account, the momentum will make him unstoppable. All strikers are hungry for goals and Rashford is ready for them."
Finally, Ten Hag emphasized the team's attitude to the game, "We must win every game, that is our goal and our attitude. No matter who the opponent is, we will give our best and never change our determination that we must win."
As the match draws near, the whole United team is fully prepared to meet the challenge in their best form and try to get all three points on the road.
