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The Red Devils start their European campaign on Thursday night at home against Real Sociedad. After finishing sixth in the Premier League last season, the Mancunians failed to clinch their Champions League qualification. It is therefore in C3 that Erik ten Hag’s men will play this year. Winner of the 2016-2017 edition, Manchester United will not take the Europa League lightly, this is in any case what the Dutch coach of the Red Devils confirmed at a press conference today. The former Ajax coach also took the opportunity to discuss Tuchel’s dismissal at Chelsea, the CR7 case, and Martial’s injury among others.
“I wasn’t there last season, I can’t talk about the situation. Does nationality come into play for me? No.”
Martial fit against Real Sociedad?
“Anthony Martial is still injured. He is improving, but he is not ready to participate in collective training or a match.”
On competing at Manchester United
“For the players who are not in the squad, they can come in at any time and maybe do better than the players who are in the squad. I know we need more than 11 players. We have a very good bench.”
On the absence of CR7 in the starting lineup in the last matches
“He started against Brentford. Not since? Yes, but he’s ready to start.”
On the Red Devils’ Europa League ambitions
“We want to win every game and every competition, so we have to take everything seriously. That’s the mentality Manchester United need.”
On Marcus Rashford’s form
“What I see is a happy Marcus Rashford. We’ve worked very hard over the last two months with him on different aspects. If you’re happy, you contribute more to the team.”
to summarize
Winner of the 2016-2017 edition, Manchester United will not take the Europa League lightly, this is in any case what the Dutch coach of the Red Devils Erik ten Hag confirmed at a press conference today before to face Real Sociedad.
