Erik ten Hag has expressed his desire to see more consistency from his Manchester United wingers. The Red Devils manager has been impressed with the performances of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, but he wants more from the rest of the squad.
Ten Hag’s comments come after a strong display from Amad Diallo in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City. The 21-year-old Ivory Coast international came off the bench to score a crucial equaliser and provide the assist for Bruno Fernandes’ winner in extra time.
“Mentioning Marcus and Jadon, they are top players,” Ten Hag told media ahead of Wednesday’s FA Cup semi-final. “But what I want to see is more consistency from all the wingers. Amad came in and showed his quality again. He was very good in the moments he played.”
Ten Hag also praised Alejandro Garnacho, saying, “Garnacho is a top player. He can play on the left or right side. He can play as a number 10 or a number nine. So he has a lot of possibilities to play in different positions.”
With a host of talented wingers at his disposal, Ten Hag will be hoping that his squad can deliver consistent performances and help Manchester United secure a major trophy this season.
Hoffenheim’s Dilemma: Can They Overcome Freiburg?
Hoffenheim manager Christian Ilzer has revealed that striker Georginio Rutter is fit to start against Freiburg, while Jacob Bruun Larsen is set to miss the game due to illness. Ilzer’s side will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Mainz in their previous match.
“We have a big game coming up and we need to be at our best,” Ilzer said. “Freiburg is a team that always causes us problems, and we need to be prepared for a tough match.”
Ilzer also praised his team’s defensive performance in recent weeks, saying, “We have been solid at the back, and we need to continue that trend against Freiburg.”
The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to make an impact in the Bundesliga standings.
Wout Weghorst’s Impact
Manchester United’s Dutch striker Wout Weghorst has been making a strong impact since joining the club on loan from Burnley. The 30-year-old has scored crucial goals and provided a different dimension to Ten Hag’s attack.
“I’m happy with the way the team has performed,” Ten Hag said. “Wout has been excellent, and his goals have been crucial for us.”
With Weghorst’s impressive form, Manchester United will be hoping that he can continue to make a difference in their quest for silverware.