Before the start of the 6th round of the Premier League match at home against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United manager Jens Ten Hagar was interviewed by the club's official TV station. In response to the question about the lineup adjustment for this match, Ten Hag made it clear that it was not a forced decision, but rather a decision to pick the best lineup that can get as many points as possible based on the actual situation of each match.
Ten Hagar analyzed the tactical characteristics of Tottenham Hotspur, pointing out that their backline is very fast and the defense will be brought forward. Therefore, Manchester United needs to utilize this feature to create a threat by playing behind the Tottenham Hotspur, which requires Manchester United's attacking line to have a speed advantage.
When talking about the players in the team, Ten Hag made special mention of Menu, praising him as a very versatile player who can play different roles. In defense, Menu will position himself backward to provide a solid defensive barrier for the team; while in offense, he will also aggressively go forward to create offensive opportunities for the team.
Finally, Ten Hag emphasized the importance of the possession phase. He said that United must continue to create chances and must not forget this part of the possession phase. Only by controlling the tempo of the game can the team create more attacking chances and have players who can finish shots and score goals to end the game.
