Beijing time on September 22, 0:30 am, Manchester United will usher in the fifth round of the English Premier League away from the Crystal Palace focus of the game. Before the match, Manchester United manager Teng Haag accepted a short interview with the media and expressed his views on the team's lineup arrangement.
Speaking on Rashford's decision to come in as a substitute, Ten Hag said it was a strategy based on the need for rotation. He explained that the young and talented Gana Joe had to be given more chances to play as the team faced an intensive schedule of multiple matches. Ten Hagar spoke highly of Gana Joe's finishing ability, noting that he has only made one start this season but has already shown a dual threat of goals and assists.
Ten Hagar also revealed that the team has welcomed back some of its injured players, and although they are not yet back to their best, their return will certainly be beneficial for the team. He emphasized that these players need to gradually find their rhythm through actual games, noting that they may not be able to play the full 90 minutes at the moment.
Regarding the situation of new recruit Ugarte, Ten Hag believes that he needs time to adapt to the style of English soccer. He recognized Ugarte's ability and expressed his desire to integrate Ugarte into the team system in a gradual and logical way.
When mentioning the upcoming opponent, Crystal Palace, Ten Hag pointed out their strengths. According to him, Crystal Palace's threat does not only come from their three strikers, but also from the team's excellent performance in both offense and defense. Ten Hagar reminded that in the attacking end, apart from the front line, Crystal Palace's wing-backs are also very threatening.
