Ten Hag Won’t Dismiss Man United Loan Signings

In the FA Cup third round on Monday, Ten Hag defeated third-tier Wigan 2-0, but at least ten of their key players were absent.

Erik ten Hag has not ruled out adding players on loan to help fight against the illnesses and injuries that could ruin Manchester United’s hopes of turning around their dismal season.

In the FA Cup third round on Monday, Ten Hag defeated third-tier Wigan 2-0, but at least ten of their key players were absent.

Brazil’s Antony, a winger, was hurt, and Christian Eriksen, a midfielder for Denmark, missed the match because of illness.

United’s substitutes were all young players; Facundo Pellistri, a 22-year-old outfield player, was the oldest man on the bench.

Ten Hag is aware of how thin his current roster is, despite his optimism that several players would be back in time for Sunday’s Premier League encounter against Tottenham.

The Dutch manager was questioned about whether United would contemplate making both temporary and permanent players during the January transfer window.

“We take everything into account. The players’ best interests as well as the interests of Manchester United as a team should therefore be prioritized. Thus, we’ll monitor our progress during the window,” he stated.

United is wallowing in eighth place in the Premier League, nine points outside of the top four, and has been eliminated from both the Champions League and the League Cup.

Ten Hag said that losing so many players in a short period of time has been annoying.

He won’t, however, use that as a justification for their miserable run, which included five losses from their nine games prior to the Wigan meeting.

Ten Hag remarked, “I don’t want to be frustrated because there’s nothing I can do to help; it won’t help the team.”

Therefore, we must strive to get the highest performance and outcomes possible with the players that are available.

“I believe that a few players will be hoping to return for the weekend.”

Ten Hag is hoping Eriksen can be back in time for the Spurs game; Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw might be available as well.

The FA Cup fourth round tie will take place at either League Two Newport or non-league Eastleigh, following the victory against Wigan.

United’s sole chance to win anything this season is in this competition, where they finished second previous season.

Ten Hag remarked, “I don’t think (the FA Cup’s focus) would change if you are still in Europe.”

“There is fierce rivalry. Everyone is hoping to win this match. Thus, we take each game very seriously.