They connected. Manchester United’s youngsters have had a crucial impact on Erik ten Hag’s team’s recent victories. Mainoo won the duel against Wolverhampton Wanderers, a duel in which Hojlund also scored. As he did last weekend against West Ham, when Garnacho emerged as the protagonist by scoring two goals. The good work of the youth players sheds a ray of hope, offering reasons for optimism. The future of Old Trafford lies in Carrington, even more so considering that the under-18 team has won all 14 league games it has played and leads the table by 17 points. Despite this, Ten Hag issued a warning at a press conference. There is no point in resting on one’s laurels or falling into complacency.
What has led your team to finally maintain a positive streak?
The players need time, especially young players like Hojlund or Garnacho. They need time and a stable team, something we haven’t had in the first part of the season. We had to make a lot of adjustments in our game and it was difficult to focus on the offensive part. When this is fixed, players can progress quickly. From the beginning I trusted that they had the potential to do what they are now achieving, now it’s about continuing like this, being hungry.
How do young people like Mainoo, Hojlund or Garnacho behave in the first team?
I think they enjoy playing together, it’s an adventure for them and they want to share it. They want to pass the ball to each other and for everyone to be able to show their best level and score goals. That they want to do this together is brilliant, it’s the key. Young people are the future of Manchester United, but this club wants to win many things. This club wants titles, it is ambitious, and the young people have to take a step forward and live up to it. Even against tougher opponents, they have to be just as dangerous and get the job done.
How will Lisandro Martínez’s injury affect the team?
It’s a setback. Licha was returning to the team, his contribution when he plays is evident, both for his technical qualities and his mentality. He is a big setback for Licha, he is very disappointed, but he is a warrior. He will come back, and he will be stronger and he will play in the final stretch of the season. As a team we have to replace him, but we have players who can act in that area.
Luke Shaw for example?
We have options. We have good centre-backs and other players who can play there, like Luke. I trust that I can continue with the process and that others can cover Martínez’s loss and maintain a high level. They are experienced players. Having left-footed players in that position is an advantage.
What about players like Evans or Varane? What is your role in United’s future?
The club has not made any decision in this regard.
Is the match against Aston Villa a final?
I already told the team at the beginning of January that every game would be a final. That was our mentality also going into the game against West Ham. It is a final and we have to face each challenge with that idea. From now on every game will be like this.
2024-02-08 18:24:58
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