Last Updated: February 23, 2023, 15:58 IST
Erik Ten Hag and Sir Alex Ferguson (Twitter)
Erik Ten Hag, on the pre-match press convention, described Sir Alex Ferguson’s recommendation as “massive”
Manchester United will tackle Barcelona within the Europa League playoff second leg on Friday. With a last-16 place on the road, the tie is tantalizingly poised at 2-2. Latest studies recommend that Erik ten Hag met Sir Alex Ferguson in Wilmslow forward of the essential Europa League fixture. Ferguson loved a supremely profitable reign as United supervisor. His 26-year stint at Old Trafford led to 2013 with 13 Premier League titles, 5 FA Cups, 4 League Cups, two European Cups, the European Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup. Therefore, it isn’t shocking that Ten Hag met Ferguson to hunt his counsel over dinner.
While talking on the pre-match press convention, Ten Hag described Sir Alex Ferguson’s recommendation as “massive.” “I always enjoy speaking with people who have a lot of knowledge, a lot of experience – he wants to share it, he wants to help and support. Manchester United is his club and he feels so committed. We are getting on well. It was a great night and I look forward to the next night with him,” Erik ten Hag was quoted as saying.
Manchester United had performed out an exciting 2-2 draw at Camp Nou within the first leg of the Europa League play-off tie. The Dutch supervisor believes that his gamers should produce their greatest in opposition to Xavi’s aspect if they’re to proceed their European journey.
Ten Hag stated, “When you face a big team like Barcelona you have to play your best. We have to give the best performance of the season. We believe in it, we’re looking forward to it, so we have to give a lot of energy.”
For United, Harry Maguire and Antony are anticipated to have recovered from damage.
On the opposite hand, Barcelona will probably be with out their first-choice midfielders Pedri, who’s injured, and Gavi, who’s suspended.
After their high-stakes match in opposition to Barcelona, the Red Devils will face Newcastle in Sunday’s Carabao Cup remaining. Fans are additionally backing United within the Premier League title race. Manchester United path Arsenal by simply 5 factors, having performed a match extra. It will probably be fascinating to see how United fares within the enterprise finish of the season.
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