Before the upcoming English Premier League (EPL) second round match between Manchester United and Brighton at 19:30 on Saturday night, Manchester United manager Jens Ten Hagar responded in detail to questions about injuries, reinforcements, players' status, and transfer strategy at a press conference.
Injury situation and lineup adjustments
Ten Hagar began by confirming the team's injury list, including Lindelof who will be unavailable due to a toe problem, and Malacia, Hoylum and Luke Shaw who are also on injured reserve. In the face of such a challenge, he emphasized the need for the team to fight for victory as a whole, and the need for all fit players to remain positive.
Transfer work and attraction satisfaction
Regarding the transfer market situation, Ten Hagar said that Manchester United are patiently waiting and continuously working to build the best possible squad. He expressed great satisfaction with the current reinforcement efforts, saying that it reflects the club's ambition and goals. Regarding Ugarte's transfer rumors, he remained mysterious and only said that he would announce the exact news as soon as it is available.
Individual player status and expectations
Speaking about Sancho, Ten Hag emphasized the importance of players' attitude and team spirit. He hoped that all players would face the competition with a positive attitude, as the season is long and everyone needs to contribute. For Zilkzer's debut goal, Ten Hagar spoke highly of it as not only a boost to the player's personal confidence, but also a boost to the confidence of the whole team.
Pellistri transfers and team balance
On Pellistri's decision to leave the club to join Panathinaikos, Ten Hag said it was based on a combination of competing positions in the team and the player's personal development. He praised Pellistri's talent and potential and believes that he will be given more playing opportunities to grow at his new club.
Transfer strategy and financial balance
When asked if he needed to sell players to balance his spending, Ten Hagar appeared cautious, neither confirming the imminent departure of a player nor revealing a specific transfer plan, only calling for patience and trusting that the club would make the best decision for the team's development.
