Aston Villa vs. Man United: Erik ten Hag calls for more time

Erik ten Hag has referred to as for extra time to get issues proper at Manchester United, however has accepted he’s additionally below stress to ship quick outcomes forward of the essential journey to Aston Villa.

The scrutiny on Ten Hag’s place mounted additional on Thursday as his group threw away a two-goal lead to attract 3-3 with FC Porto within the Europa League. It is now 4 video games and not using a win for United, who face an in-form Villa on Sunday, recent from their memorable Champions League victory over Bayern Munich.

The Dutchman, who’s into his third season at Outdated Trafford, has requested for extra endurance from the membership’s hierarchy however stated that managers “do not get time.”

“I am not fascinated by [the pressure] as a result of that’s not a subject,” Ten Hag stated. “We’re in there collectively. The possession, the management, the group, the employees. I appointed new employees. We introduced, once more, new younger gamers and we’ve got to combine them. I do know in prime soccer you do not get time. They must carry out instantly, however that is not all the time practical.”

Ten Hag not noted summer season signing Manuel Ugarte in opposition to Porto as he reverted again to the midfield three of Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes that he utilized in his first season in cost.

Ugarte has endured a troublesome begin since his £50 million ($65.8m) transfer from Paris Saint-Germain and Ten Hag pointed to the Uruguay worldwide’s struggles for instance of why his group has not but clicked.

“The [No.] 6 place was completely one of many matters we need to signal for this season, however he wants time to combine,” Ten Hag stated. “He has to get used to our recreation mannequin, he has to get used to his teammates, he has to get used to the depth of the Premier League. So it wants time.

“We have now extra positions the place we’d like time. I am very happy with the return of Rasmus Højlund, however we could not play him within the first two months of the season. Hopefully he’s now match. We’ll see the place we’ll finish on the finish of the season.”

Ten Hag could have captain Bruno Fernandes out there at Villa Park after his purple card in opposition to Tottenham was overturned.

United will make a late resolution on Kobbie Mainoo, who missed the sport in opposition to Porto with an damage. The England midfielder was in a position to practice the day earlier than the sport, however was not noted of the squad as a precaution.

“We have now to attend and we’ve got to see if he can play on Sunday, if he is match sufficient to start out or be on the bench,” Ten Hag stated.