Marcel Sabitzer watched Manchester United’s first game after his transfer from the stands. Whether he can play in the Premier League on Saturday depends on the transfer formalities. His trainer Erik ten Hag already thinks highly of his new protégé.
Marcel Sabitzer was already in the stands at Old Trafford for the League Cup win against Nottingham Forrest.
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Marcel Sabitzer watched Manchester United’s 2-0 home win over Nottingham Forest from the stands on Wednesday evening in the second leg of the English League Cup semi-final. Whether the 28-year-old from Styria will make his debut in the league home game against Crystal Palace on Saturday also depends on whether the “formalities” after his loan move from Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening are completed in time. For coach Erik ten Hag, Sabitzer is a “quality player”.
According to his own statements, the 53-year-old Dutchman has followed Sabitzer’s development since his time in Salzburg. From there, the 68-time ÖFB team player switched to RB Leipzig after just one season in the summer of 2015, before the transfer to Munich followed at the end of August 2021. “He performed fantastically, especially in Leipzig, which is exactly what I expect from him here,” said Ten Hag. Sabitzer brings a great attitude and is the right age. “I’m also sure that the opportunity to play here will motivate him a lot and that he will bring us strong performances,” said the ManUnited coach.
As soon as the right to play arrives, the midfielder will quickly play a major role. Also due to a staff shortage in the “Red Devils”.
Ten Hag: “Urgently needed” Sabitzer
Donny van de Beek will not play again this season due to a knee injury, Christian Eriksen will be out until the end of April or early May with an ankle injury. Scott McTominay will also be unavailable for two or more weeks. “We are therefore very happy with the transfer, we urgently needed it,” stressed Ten Hag.
Especially in view of an intense spring with games in four competitions. The overall 5-0 triumph over Nottingham made it into the final of the League Cup, which will be played against Newcastle United on February 26 at London’s Wembley Stadium. The club is in the round of 16 in the FA Cup and in the round of 16 in the Europa League. In the league, the Ten Hag squad is fourth on points behind Newcastle and on course for a place in the Champions League. This was possible thanks to twelve wins in the last 14 competitive games.
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