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  • Liverpool manager Klopp shocked by Ten Hag reaction

    Liverpool manager Klopp shocked by Ten Hag reaction

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp couldn’t believe his ears when he heard a reporter’s comments.

    Klopp and his team were only able to draw 2-2 against Manchester United, despite having a majority of shots and possession.

    However, he was flabbergasted when a reporter told him that United were also disappointed to draw the match.

    “United is disappointed? That’s interesting. Good,” the perplexed boss said in response.

    For his part, United coach Erik ten Hag stated: “On one side I am disappointed that we have dropped seven points in one week after being in winning positions, but we have to blame ourselves for making stupid mistakes.

    “There are also some poor decisions and not every time the same player. Still we have to improve and the sooner the better.

    “On the other side I am very proud. You see how we are improving and the potential of this squad is amazing – I am proud.

    “In decisive areas we were losing battles especially with young players we were not confident to win them [duels]. We encouraged in the second half to do better and they stepped up.”

  • Ten Hag rejects fresh Rashford criticism

    Ten Hag rejects fresh Rashford criticism

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insists Marcus Rashford is motivated to help the team.

    Rashford has come in for fresh criticism after comments by former United players on a podcast.

    Ex-United players Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Rio Ferdinand questioned Rashford’s form and mentality this season, leading to a social media post from his brother and agent.

    “I don’t know what Gary Neville was saying,” said the United manager after a 4-3 loss to Chelsea.

    “But lately his (Rashford’s) form is progressing.

    “He has a big motivation because he wants to be successful with us. He wants to win trophies and score goals. But he wants to win and to contribute, and we have a chance with the FA Cup.

    “He wants to fight for a Champions League spot and the Euros are coming. So his motivation should be high. Before Brentford he scored three goals in three games.”

  • Man Utd, Nice facing UEFA ban

    Man Utd, Nice facing UEFA ban

    Premier League club Manchester United and and French side Nice are facing a UEFA ban next season over Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s co-ownership.

    The Sun says United and Nice face being blocked if they both qualify for the same competition.

    The two clubs are on track to qualify for the Europa League this season.

    A UEFA source said: “It is correct that Manchester United and Nice cannot play in the same competition.

    “They could play in different competitions, as there is no ‘feeding’ between competitions any more.”

  • I know Ten Hag believes in me – Amad

    I know Ten Hag believes in me – Amad

    Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has said that manager Erik ten Hag believes in him.

    Many United fans have felt that Diallo has not received the game time he deserves.

    However, the youngster grabbed his chance off the bench to score in the FA Cup quarter final win over Liverpool on Sunday.

    “It was an unbelievable day for me,” Amad told reporters post-game.

    “I want to celebrate this moment with my family and the fans, who supported us all game. I think today was one of the best games for United and I scored a last-minute goal against Liverpool. It was an unbelievable moment for me.

    “It is very special for me because it was my dream to play for United. I was in Sunderland last season and I came here to wait for my chance. To score my second goal for United was very important for me.

    “We need to stay focused for the next game against Brentford. For me, the most important thing was to win today.”

    He added on his second yellow for taking his shirt off: “I forgot the first yellow! But it was important we won today, so I am very happy.

    “I believe in myself, and I believe in everyone. I want to thank the fans and my family for supporting me every day. It was the perfect moment and I want to celebrate today.”

    He continued: “I train hard every day and waited for my chance. The manager believes in me. I am on the bench but every time I am ready to come in and fight for the team.

    “If I score for the team then I am very happy. He [Ten Hag] gives me a lot of confidence and I want to continue like this. I wait for my chance and, for me, every game is like a Champions League final.

    “Whether I start or I am on the bench, it is important for me to be ready every time.”

    Tribalfootball

  • FA Cup: Sutton predicts outcome of all quarter-final fixtures

    FA Cup: Sutton predicts outcome of all quarter-final fixtures

    Chris Sutton a former Chelsea star,  has predicted the outcome of this weekend’s  FA Cup quarter-final fixtures taking place across  various centers in England.

    Defending champions Manchester City will tackle Newcastle United at the Etihad while Wolves football club will slug it out with Coventry city at the Molineux.

    Chelsea will face Leicester City at Stamford Bridge while Liverpool will clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

    Providing his predictions, Sutton told BBC Sport:

    Wolves 2-1 Coventry
    Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle
    Chelsea 3-0 Leicester City
    Manchester United 1-3 Liverpool

    English Premier League games will resume in two weeks time after next week’s international break.

  • I love working with Garnacho – Ten Hag

    I love working with Garnacho – Ten Hag

    Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admits he’s delighted with the progress of Alejandro Garnacho.

    The winger won both penalties in Saturday’s 2-0 win against Everton.

    Ten Hag said, “I love to work with Garnacho, but also many other players in the squad, to challenge them. He is a player [who] needs a challenge, he likes a challenge. He’s very brave, he’s very confident and our job to push him to higher levels, and he is doing this. He has high potential, we have to get the potential out and, therefore, you have to work day by day.

    “When you’re young, you don’t know what it is to perform in a highly competitive league every third day, you need that experience. You don’t know you have to perform in every training session if you want to get better because there are so many areas for them to improve, to improve their game. Football is a very complicated sport, as we all know, and you need a lot of skills to be the best.”

    Ten Hag also said: “He can [make a difference], it’s about him, if he can keep the focus, if he puts the right effort in the games, but also during the week. If he keeps in that focus because, sometimes for young players, it’s difficult because they’re inexperienced, but as coaching staff, we have a job to do. But I think he is able to if he keeps this focus, this attitude, he will improve from game to game is what we see in this moment. We are very pleased with his performance.”

  • Man Utd to transfer-list Antony

    Man Utd to transfer-list Antony

    Manchester United are ready to cut their losses on a big money flop this summer.

    The Red Devils will listen to offers for Antony this summer, as the Brazilian winger is out of favor.

    Antony, signed by manager Erik ten Hag from his ex-club Ajax last summer, has flattered to deceive.

    Per The Mail, the £86 million purchase will now be placed on the market in the summer.

    Whether United can get anywhere close to that figure from another team remains to be seen.

    Antony has not shown any signs of being a player that could command such a massive transfer fee.

  • Hojlund double seals Man Utd win at Luton

    Hojlund double seals Man Utd win at Luton

    Manchester United earned a vital 2-1 win in their fight for European qualification thanks to Rasmus Hojlund’s double in a fast start at Luton Town.

    Hojlund steered the visitors ahead after only 37 seconds, doubling the lead six minutes later when he deflected in Alejandro Garnacho’s shot.

    Luton quickly improved and pulled a goal back through Carlton Morris’ close-range header before dominating.

    Ross Barkley’s header hit the bar but United won to consolidate sixth place.

    Erik ten Hag’s side had chances to score a third goal as space opened up behind the Luton defence, but Garnacho wasted their best opportunity while Hatters keeper Thomas Kaminski produced a string of fine saves.

    Luton remain fourth from bottom, one point above the relegation zone, after their second consecutive defeat.

    BBC

  • Transfer: Man Utd eyeing Real Sociedad winger

    Transfer: Man Utd eyeing Real Sociedad winger

    Premier League giants Manchester United are interested in Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo.

    The Japanese international, who is at the Asia Cup, has a release clause of £51 million.

    Per Mundo Deportivo, Kubo is emerging as a possible attacking option for United in the summer.

    The Red Devils are not planning any spending in the winter transfer window this January.

    Liverpool, Juventus and Saudi side Al-Nassr are the other teams chasing after Kubo.

    However, the Japanese star is happy at La Real and the club will try to convince him to stay.

    Tribalfootball

  • AFCON: My country comes first, you can keep criticising me – Andre Onana

    AFCON: My country comes first, you can keep criticising me – Andre Onana

    Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has come out fighting regarding his status at the African Cup of Nations.

    Onana completed a long journey from Manchester to the tournament in the Ivory Coast over the weekend.

    He played against Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday, before flying for Cameroon’s opener against Guinea on Monday.

    However, travel troubles meant he arrived a little later than scheduled and was not in the squad.

    “I have a lot to say but I will not say it here because we are in competition,” Onana told Canal Plus on Monday night.

    “Let me continue to be criticized, I am used to it. I do what is good for my country.

    “It’s like choosing between my father and my mother, but my country comes first; that’s why I’m here. We are together. We are here to win [the tournament].”