Erik ten Hag Confident in Manchester United’s Front Three
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, is confident that he has found his best front three and plans to stick with Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, and Alejandro Garnacho going forward. The Red Devils recently secured a morale-boosting 3-2 victory over Aston Villa, coming back from a two-goal deficit at Old Trafford.
Garnacho scored the first two goals of the match, while Hojlund netted the winner, marking his first Premier League goal for Manchester United. This change in the dynamic up front saw Garnacho deployed on the right, Rashford on the left, and Hojlund through the middle. Ten Hag believes that this lineup is the right balance for the team.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Ten Hag said, “You always try to find the balance. The balance on Boxing Day was very good with Garnacho on the right, Rasmus in the middle, and Marcus Rashford off the left. Hopefully, we can continue that.” He also emphasized the importance of having full-backs who can support the front three.
Ten Hag acknowledged that compromises had to be made in the first half of the season due to the right-footed Diogo Dalot playing on the left side. However, he believes that the current lineup provides the desired dynamics with swapping positions, combinations, and runs behind the defense.
Regarding Garnacho’s preferred position, Ten Hag stated that he was previously more comfortable on the left but demonstrated his ability to play on the right during the match against Aston Villa. The entire frontline impressed Ten Hag with their runs and timing, posing a constant threat to the opponent.
In conclusion, Ten Hag is confident in his chosen front three and believes that they provide the necessary balance and dynamics for Manchester United’s attack. The team’s recent victory over Aston Villa showcased their potential, and Ten Hag intends to continue with this lineup in future matches.
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