Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag has confirmed that he is considering a positional switch for Jadon Sancho, following his return to the first-team squad.

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Erik ten Hag details the reasons why Man Utd signed Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich.

"If there are opportunities, it is my job to tell the club there are opportunities to strengthen the squad and our team. "As a manager, I think you always try to find to make your team better. He performed fantastically, so I expect that he will do the same here. If you can't see this embed, click Injuries were really the driving factor behind the approach. Especially from [RB] Leipzig.

The Red Devils made a deadline day swoop for the Bayern Munich midfielder and managed to secure a loan move that will see the 28-year-old remain at United ...

[Speaking on the move](/sport/football/article-11699919/Manchester-United-Marcel-Sabitzer-says-quick-important-decision-loan-move.html), Sabitzer said: 'Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions. 'I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season. [Eriksen would be out until early May with an ankle injury.](/sport/football/article-11696415/Man-United-dealt-injury-blow-Christian-Eriksen-ruled-THREE-MONTHS-ankle-injury.html) [Donny van der Beek has already been ruled out for the rest of the season following knee surgery](/sport/football/article-11632199/Man-Uniteds-Donny-van-Beek-miss-rest-season.html) and McTominay for two weeks with a muscle problem. 'Also, I think for a shorter time, Scott McTominay is also not available. as Red Devils boss insists he 'needed' the Bayern Munich loanee after string of injuries [Bayern Munich](/sport/teampages/bayern-munich.html) midfielder and managed to secure [ a loan move that will see the 28-year-old remain at United for the rest of the season.](/sport/football/article-11698065/Manchester-United-complete-loan-signing-Bayern-Munich-midfielder-Marcel-Sabitzer.html)

Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag speaks about Jadon Sancho after he made his return following more than 3 months out.

“The reception from the fans to him was great and that will give him even more a push to continue in the way he is now acting. He can act on them more and have more touches on the ball and that gives him the best platform to perform. “This season for instance, the game against Liverpool was a great goal.

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag is confident that Marcel Sabitzer will be a successful loan signing for the club.

[Scott McTominay](/people/scott-mctominay/) is also currently on the sidelines through injury, which led to the club bringing in Sabitzer for the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign. Only the team has to adapt and that takes time. He performed fantastically, so I expect that he will do the same here.

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag hopes that Jadon Sancho can "have a huge contribution" for the Red Devils after returning to the.

"But the position has to be occupied, it is about that. He enjoyed it, to be back on the pitch," Ten Hag told Sky Sports News. But I think we mix it around often and that is what I like.

After winning the war with Ronaldo, dropping captain Harry Maguire and some unlikely signings, Ten Hag has taken control at Old Trafford.

Unlike Ronaldo, the big Dutchman is not going to sell many replica shirts but was identified as the best option available to fill a defined and vacant role in the team. If he inherited a Ronaldo whose skills were on the wane, in Marcus Rashford, Ten Hag found a forward with his best years still ahead of him. He scored eight times for United before the World Cup but since returning from Qatar – where he scored three times in the group stages – Rashford has gone into overdrive. [Ajax](https://metro.co.uk/tag/ajax/?ico=auto_link_sport_P4_LNK1) coach last summer it was hardly a slam-dunk appointment. After the failure of [David Moyes](https://metro.co.uk/tag/david-moyes/?ico=auto_link_sport_P4_LNK2), Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer – respectively Sir Alex Ferguson’s anointed successor, a world-renowned coach, the biggest name in management and a bona-fide club legend – there was no guarantee anyone would thrive at Old Trafford. It was an important moment in establishing Ten Hag’s authority. [30-year-old has been in superb form](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/14/rio-ferdinand-names-man-utds-most-important-player-after-dramatic-derby-win-18100694/), providing the guile and experience to knit together Ten Hag’s blueprint. And yet a situation fraught with potential for discord has proven anything but. [Jude Bellingham told to reject Liverpool & Manchester City for Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/02/jude-bellingham-told-to-reject-liverpool-manchester-city-for-manchester-united-18209290/?ico=more_text_links) [a superb advert for the Dutchman’s man-management skills](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/27/erik-ten-hag-refuses-credit-for-marcus-rashford-form-im-not-harry-potter-18180164/). Which brings us nicely on to Ronaldo. [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) is rarely dull but perhaps the best compliment you can pay Erik ten Hag is that Old Trafford is now a place of calm and stability.

MAN UTD boss Erik ten Hag reportedly called Dean Henderson in a bid to cut his Nottingham Forest loan short during the January transfer window.The Dut.

[Henderson](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/dean-henderson/), 25, [left Old Trafford to join Nottingham Forest](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19068890/dean-henderson-nottingham-forest-manchester-united/) on a season-long loan deal in the summer. [Barcelona](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1232720/barcelona/) in the Europa League play-off round on February 16. [former England man Jack Butland](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20934474/man-utd-butland-crystal-palace-dubravka-transfer/) on loan from Crystal Palace until the end of the season. [Premier League](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/premierleague/) games this season. [sidelined for five weeks after suffering a thigh injury](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21102209/nottingham-forest-dean-henderson-injury-manchester-united/). [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20812234/free-bets/) [Ten Hag](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/erik-ten-hag/)'s proposition as he opted to stay at the City Ground. [England](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196702/england/) international later revealed he was furious with [Man Utd](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) chiefs, claiming they had [promised him the No1 spot](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19401674/man-utd-dean-henderson-nottingham-forest-promise-criticism/) last season before De Gea reclaimed it. [Tom Heaton](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/tom-heaton/) as the next in line should [David de Gea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/david-de-gea/) suffer any form of injury. [MSN](https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/ten-hag-s-first-interaction-with-man-utd-man-could-have-scuppered-january-deal-following-concerns/ar-AA16ZjaH), Ten Hag attempted to repair those bridges in the January window by ringing the keeper and trying to convince him to cut his loan short. [Martin Dubravka was recalled by Newcastle](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20911135/man-utd-transfer-loan-dubravka-newcastle/).

Jadon Sancho returned to Manchester United action for the first time in over three months last night.

We see that smile, and hopefully, he can keep that and contribute to the team. "He can have more touches on the ball. And [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag) has suggested two reasons why the 22-year-old can rediscover his best form since returning to England in the coming months and years. "We're playing more in the opposition half [so] his capabilities come in more in front and come in more. He told reporters: "[The] most important [thing is that] players enjoy football, which gives energy. He's [been] back at Carrington for two weeks.

Manchester United reached the Carabao Cup final after beating Nottingham Forest 5-0 on aggregate and have a chance to win their first piece of silverware ...

The last trophy United won was the Europa League in 2017 under [Jose Mourinho](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jose-mourinho), with Ten Hag determined to end that wait in his first season in charge. But the biggest cheer of the night was reserved for United winger Jadon Sancho, who made his return after three months out. When the players are fit, we can do it.” “It's good to reach the final, of course, but it's not about reaching the final,” said Ten Hag. “Newcastle have an advantage but it is about attitude and mentality. “It's about winning it.

Manchester United completed the loan signing of Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day as they chose the Austrian over four other ...

Sabitzer joined Bayern from Leipzig in the summer of 2021 and won the Bundesliga title last season. [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-marcel-sabitzer-signing-29112524#comments-section) Will Sabitzer prove to be a successful loan signing by Man Utd? He was a key part of the RB Leipzig side that won promotion to the Bundesliga in May 2016. Ten Hag explained on Wednesday night after United sealed their place in the EFL Cup final with a win over Nottingham Forest: "I know the player already a long time from [RB] Salzburg. [Sabitzer was signed on loan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-marcel-sabitzer-man-utd-29099495) from [Bayern Munich](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bayern-munich) after a last-minute [transfer deadline day](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/transfer-deadline-day) dash. I am excited to start with my new teammates and manager and to show my qualities to Man Utd fans." Only the team has to adapt and that takes time. "It doesn't have to be worse. "From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. United turned down opportunities to sign multiple other players before settling on a move for Sabitzer. "Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions," said Sabitzer after a frantic day on Tuesday. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) boss Erik ten Hag has explained why the club signed Marcel Sabitzer on loan after [turning down opportunities to sign four other players](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manutd-sabitzer-transfer-deadline-day-29099734) - because he's followed his career for a long time.

Victor Lindelof came on in defensive midfield during Manchester United's victory over Nottingham Forest and Erik ten Hag has hinted that could be seen more ...

Meanwhile, Lindelof wasn't the only player to play in a different position as to what they are used to, with Fernandes filling in on the right-wing following Jadon Sancho's introduction. But also I sometimes want my centre-halves playing in midfield positions so that we create dynamics. "So I know he can do that and we already tried it before in training and maybe in one game. Ten Hag had suggested before the Forest game that Lisandro Martinez could fill in for Eriksen. Lindelof successfully completed all five of his passes and looked comfortable in the base of the midfield alongside Fred. Following a serious ankle injury to Christian Eriksen, Ten Hag swooped to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer on loan for the remainder of the season.

Roy Keane watched on as Manchester United reached the final of the Carabao Cup final and was happy to ask Erik ten Hag for a few tickets ahead of the ...

When you are a United player, you have to match the standards. The hosts secured a comfortable 2-0 win at Old Trafford to finish as 5-0 aggregate victors with [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) now lying in wait. First, we have other things to do, and come back to the We are looking forward, it's great to go to Wembley. "I told the players as well, you have to bring it every game. [Sky Sports](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy9Vxnzm4NA) after the game as he chatted with the United boss: "And if you've got any spare tickets for the final, you'd let me know, just two complimentary if that's okay?" We want to win. Eddie Howe has Newcastle pushing for the The two sides have already squared off this season, playing out a goalless draw at Old Trafford. Nowadays they're trying to end a six-year wait for a trophy and Keane is hoping to be there, if Ten Hag can sort him out. Finals, you play them to win. Ten Hag responded: "Yes I think so Roy, no problem."

These are your Man United evening headlines on Thursday, February 2.

They initiated contact with Bayern Munich on deadline day and [Sabitzer](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/marcel-sabitzer) jetted into Manchester late in the afternoon to complete a season-long loan that was announced shortly after midnight. [Click here to read the full story about Dalot's return.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-team-news-dalot-26135731) [Click here to find out what else Ten Hag had to say.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-ten-hag-sabitzer-26137946) [Dalot](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/diogo-dalot) was forced off in the first-half of United's [League Cup](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/carabao-cup) quarter-final win over Charlton on January 10 with a hamstring strain but he could return for the Premier League visit of Crystal Palace on Saturday. [United contrast with Newcastle showed mentality change](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-newcastle-final-wembley-26137796) [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) completed an 11th-hour loan move for the 28-year-old after Christian Eriksen became the latest midfielder in the treatment room.

Manchester United's attention is turning back to the Premier League after reaching the Carabao Cup final with a dominant win over Nottingham Forest on ...

[Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc)." [joined the Red Devils on loan on transfer deadline day](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-ten-hag-sabitzer-29105450). "I’ve been contemplating this for several months and deciding it’s the right time for me to retire internationally. Here, Mirror Football rounds up the latest [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) news. Raphael Varane has announced his shock retirement from international duty at the afe of just 29 to his career on playing for United. Every time I wore this very special blue jersey I felt immense pride. “It's good to reach the final, of course, but it's not about reaching the final,” said Ten Hag. The Red Devils completed a 5-0 hammering of Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. “It's about winning it. Then to bring a quality player in on deadline day that is difficult, and we got this opportunity." "I know the player already a long time from [RB] Salzburg. Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has revealed he has long eyed a move for Marcel Sabitzer.

“Good to have you back my bro,” was Marcus Rashford's social media message to Anthony Martial after his return against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

But for the most part, Martial looks best coming on during the second half to quake the knees of tired defenders. Branding him in the same category as a Divock Origi is probably bordering on insulting and he would play much more of a role than that. The 27-year-old has missed 19 games through being sidelined this season and has failed to see out a 90 minutes in any of his nine starts. But given Ten Hag’s feelings towards Martial, it would be an error to think the striker will be offloaded as a result. The truth is, it may be Martial who is glad to see Rashford - the England hero has set up his teammate for three of his six goals this season. But within ten minutes of his re-introduction at Old Trafford, Martial showed why he is the club's number one striker.