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Erik ten Hag voices concerns over player injuries, demanding schedule at Manchester United

Posted : 26 November 2023

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag expressed concern about the growing number of injuries at the club and criticized the demanding football schedule. The international break added to United's injury list, with Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund joining Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro on the sidelines.

 

The team's current eighth position in the Premier League marks their worst start to a season since 1962. Ten Hag lamented the schedule's impact on players and criticized the decision to expand the Champions League group stage, foreseeing challenges in managing the increased workload.

 

The new Champions League format, starting from the 2024-25 season, will expand to 36 teams and feature a single-league format, requiring each team to play a minimum of 10 games against 10 different opponents.

 

Ten Hag, like many managers, expressed frustration with the relentless schedule, emphasizing that the limits of what players can handle have already been surpassed. Despite these challenges, Manchester United faces a busy week with a Champions League clash against Galatasaray and a Premier League match against Newcastle United.

 

Ten Hag highlighted the physical demands of the Premier League, noting that the standards have risen compared to the previous season. He emphasized the need for clubs and individuals to make decisions about how to handle the increased workload, either by matching it with training and preparation or risking a drop in performance.

 

 Manchester United is set for a crucial period, navigating challenging fixtures while grappling with injury concerns. The team's next opponent, Everton, recently received a 10-point deduction for breaching financial sustainability rules, causing them to drop to second-from-bottom in the league standings.

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