The main event of the 6th round of the English Premier League is about to take place, and Manchester United will welcome a strong dialog with Tottenham Hotspur at home. In an interview on the club's official website prior to the match, Red Devils manager Jens Ten Hagar gave an in-depth outlook on what is seen as a battle between the two rivals in the race for fourth place. Ten Hag made it clear that the showdown between United and Tottenham is not just a battle on the table, but also a reenactment of the long history and rich story of the two teams, and that such a match is destined to be full of aggression and intense confrontation.
Looking back at the history of the two teams' encounters, Ten Hag made special mention of the high goal-scoring rate between the two sides in the past few matches, especially during his time in charge of Manchester United, where the two teams have given up a total of 12 goals, averaging 3 goals per game, and there has not been a 0-0 draw since 2014. According to Ten Hagar, the reason for this high rate of goals is that both teams tend to attack aggressively, thus leaving space for their opponents to counterattack. He emphasized that United will try to control the tempo of the game, but also admitted that it will be a huge challenge against Tottenham's attacking style. However, Ten Hag said that the team is ready and will look to come up with the right tactical solutions to deal with it.
Speaking about the squad, Ten Hagar revealed that there shouldn't be much change in United's playing squad. He said that the players are in great physical condition after finishing the match against Twente, so the roster is expected to remain the same. However, he also said that he will choose the right starting lineup according to the actual situation to ensure that the team can face Tottenham Hotspur in the best condition.
Faced with a heavy schedule and the players' strong desire to play, Ten Hag admits that there is some difficulty in convincing the players to rest or rotate. He understands the players' desire to play every game, but at the same time must take into account their physical condition and the demands of the game. Ten Hag said he will communicate fully with the players to ensure that they can maintain their form while avoiding overwork and injury.
Finally, Ten Hagar also talked about his upcoming opponent Leicester City, who he will face in the fourth round of the League Cup. He praised Leicester City as a strong Premier League team and said he was happy to be able to face them at home. Ten Hagar emphasized that the League Cup is also one of the trophies that United wants to win, so they must take every opponent seriously. He is looking forward to a tough match against Leicester City and hopes that the team will succeed in advancing to the next round.
