When asked about the consequences of Rashford’s drinking spree in Northern Ireland during the pre-game press conference, Ten Hag responded as follows:
Ah. He has assumed accountability, thus the remaining issues are internal. Closed case.
“Discipline is essential for football players both on and off the field. There is a point at which all players, including professionals, are aware of what is necessary. We must concentrate on winning football games since that is what counts and all elite athletes are aware of what is needed.
When asked about Rasmus Hojlund’s recent success, the manager hinted that Rashford will return immediately to the United starting lineup.
“So [Hojlund] got two goals and an assist in the last two Premier League games,” he remarked. “We want to maintain the strong bond that is growing between Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund.”
Additionally, Ten Hag declared that Andre Onana would be starting in tomorrow’s Premier League match.
Despite attending the African Cup of Nations, the Cameroonian only participated in one match for his country.
Mason Mount isn’t quite ready to get back into action, he added.
The manager also discussed the inconsistent play of his team.
He declared, “We can beаt anyone on our best days and we are quite confident.”
“On our worst days, we can only go so far before it becomes unacceptable, thus we need to set high boundaries for ourselves in order to perform well even on our worst days.
“Every member of the squad is adamant about this. They are aware that when players return after extended injuries, the team will be stronger, which boosts morale and elevates the team’s spirit.
“This team has a ton of experience, so they know that every game needs to be seen as a final and that we need to give it our all. I’m confident that we have our guys back now.
“Some players require a match rhythm, but the build-up for those players is pretty good; now we just need to take the next step to help them return to their peak performance. They had a friendly game, a cup game, and now a Premier League game.”