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2022 - 12 - 22

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Erik ten Hag on state of Man Utd ahead of domestic football return ... (Eurosport.com)

Erik ten Hag has admitted Manchester United are “far away” from where they need to be as he prepares for the return of domestic football.

"I always say, satisfaction makes you lazy. "Manchester United was not in the circumstances that you would expect of them. Goalkeeper David de Gea is still in negotiations with the club. “I am happy with the way the players perform and the fact they play as a team with the right spirit and the right mentality," the Dutchman said. Ten Hag says he is “happy” with the performance of his players but urged they need to maintain a high level. "I think now we’re in the right direction but we’re far away from where we need to be."

Ten Hag pleased as Reds progress (Manchester United)

The Reds defeated the Clarets 2-0 at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening, thanks to goals from Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford, either side of the half-time ...

I had a routine [and it wasn't] 100 per cent, but you see that the principles are there and I am quite happy with the game we played." Aaron, we missed him in the first 14 games of the Premier League and we need numbers in the squad but not only numbers, they have to play well and they have to perform. [You have to] keep going and keep believing that the ball is going to get there, but it is an investment. But with the passing capabilities of players like Eriksen, Casemiro and Bruno, we have the players that can get the ball there. We had a lot of high regains, we had a lot of transitional moments. It's a difficult to get the press on [them] but I think we did.

How on earth will Man Utd replace Ronaldo and his one Premier ... (Football365.com)

Ronaldo started four Premier League games this season so obviously Marcus Rashford was sending a 'message' with his ninth goal of the campaign. Yawn.

We thought that ‘message’ might be to Erik ten Hag or Gareth Southgate but no, Manchester United’s top scorer ‘sent a message to Cristiano Ronaldo’, an ex-Manchester United striker who started four Premier League games this season. At some point we knew that Marcus Rashford scoring his ninth goal of the season would be framed as some kind of ‘message’. And we remembered that a list of leading Manchester United goalscorers for the season read – before the 2-0 win over Burnley – Rashford (8), Martial (4), Fernandes, Antony, Sancho, Ronaldo (3). ‘Life without Cristiano Ronaldo has started well for Manchester United. ‘Cristiano Ronaldo left the club by mutual agreement last month. We remembered that Manchester United had scored six goals in two games before the World Cup break.

Man Utd's blunt goodbye to Cristiano Ronaldo in matchday ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Manchester United are now a month into life without Cristiano Ronaldo and there's evidently no love lost between the two parties following his acrimonious ...

[PSV Eindhoven](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/psv-eindhoven) star Cody Gakpo. Players have contracts and I respect that but be sure we are working in the background to get the right players in." Recently asked by [the Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3988674/2022/12/10/ten-hag-confirms-united-are-actively-looking-to-replace-ronaldo-in-january/) whether he and United's recruitment team were searching for a new forward, the Dutchman replied: "Yes, but only when we find the right player. "We will do everything in our power. Join the debate in the In a statement on November 22, the club put on record its gratitude for Cristiano's immense contribution and wished him and his family well for the future." A full month on from his departure, United's words in their programme were still warmer than how Ten Hag first responded to the now free agent forward's exit. [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf), [Juventus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/juventus-fc) and [Sporting Lisbon](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sporting-lisbon) hero during the upcoming [January transfer window](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/january-transfer-window). "The Portuguese superstar scored 145 goals across two spells and 436 appearances and helped us win three Did Man Utd make the right decision to let Ronaldo go? [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) titles, one [FA Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fa-cup), two League Cups, the [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) and the [FIFA Club World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fifa-club-world-cup). Ahead of their

Why Bruno will miss the quarter-final (Manchester United)

The Portugal midfielder captained the team to a 2-0 triumph over Burnley on Wednesday night and was instrumental in the build-up to the opening goal by ...

Bruno, who famously hates missing matches, will be sidelined for our last-eight game in the week commencing 9 January 2023. If a player receives a caution in consecutive games in the Carabao Cup, they miss the next tie. Since the 2019/20 campaign, domestic bookings only count for that specific competition.

Ten Hag insists Man Utd outcast has a 'clear' future at the club ... (Football365.com)

Erik ten Hag believes Aaron Wan-Bissaka has a future at Manchester United despite only making his second appearance of the season on Wednesday.

The transfer window is back! The Premier League is back! Liverpool legend Carragher has hinted that Ronaldo is not "worth the hassle" for a top manager, with a move to Saudi Arabia on the horizon. For all the debates about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe is on the right track to obliterating some of their records. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is back on the Manchester United radar and a Chelsea loanee did his case to start more games the world of good, even in eventual defeat. De Bruyne was outstanding as Man City edged out rivals Liverpool 3-2 in a five-goal thriller to claim a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

Cristiano Ronaldo given just 81-word tribute in Man Utd programme ... (Goal India)

Manchester United dedicated just 81 words of their first programme since Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to the legendary Portuguese forward.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Those words were posted in the “Worth Knowing” feature which was spread across pages six and seven of United Review, with Erik Ten Hag going no deeper at his post-match press conference when he said of Ronaldo: "I gave you all the opportunity, many of you were in Spain. [contract at Old Trafford terminated on November 22](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-on-purpose-man-utd-exit-strategy-stam-handled-better/blt9b32129c6b01c4a3), with an explosive interview in which he took aim at prominent figures from the club’s past and present resulting in free agency being hit. The Portuguese superstar scored 145 goals across two spells and 436 appearances, and helped us win three Premier League titles, one FA Cup, two League Cups, the Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Does Wan-Bissaka have a future at Man Utd? Ten Hag addresses ... (Goal India)

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has taken in just two appearances for Manchester United this season, but Erik ten Hag insists the defender has a future at the club.

He’s had some good years with United, but from the start of this season he had a lot of illnesses and injuries, and so was running behind. But this is great and so I’m happy with his performance. Wan-Bissaka put in a decent display during a 2-0 victory over the Clarets and, despite seeing a possible return to Crystal Palace speculated on, Ten Hag insists there are no plans at Old Trafford to consider parting with a useful rotation option.

Soccer-Ten Hag sees future for defender Wan-Bissaka at Man Utd (ThePrint)

(Reuters) – Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has a future at the club after the defender impressed in a 2-0 League ...

But this is great and so I’m happy with his performance. “When you get an assist, especially the way he got that assist with his movement and the right moment, the timing and then great pass of course from Bruno (Fernandes). Aaron Wan-Bissaka, it is clear he has a future (here),” Ten Hag told reporters on Wednesday.

Man Utd write blunt 81-word message to Cristiano Ronaldo in ... (Daily Star)

Cristiano Ronaldo departed Manchester United following an explosive interview with Piers Morgan, and the Portugal star's former club said goodbye to him in ...

[Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/cristiano-ronaldo) left the club by mutual agreement last month. And ahead of their first competitive match since the former [Real Madrid](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/real-madrid-fc) and Juventus winger left the club for the second time, United acknowledged his departure with a short 81-word message. We are not lowing forward and we're looking to the future." He said: "He's gone and it's the past. "Ronaldo was also crowned Ballon d'Or winner in 2008. [ Premier League](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/premier-league) champions and [Erik ten Hag of "betraying" him](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/ronaldo-man-utd-interview-fine-28482121), leading to a mutual parting of the ways just before the World Cup in Qatar.

Erik ten Hag appears to make sudden U-turn on Man Utd's £50m ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Erik ten Hag gave Aaron Wan-Bissaka a rare start in Manchester United's Carabao Cup win with the £50m defender's future up in the air amid a potential ...

[told Football Insider.](https://www.footballinsider247.com/solskjaer-is-exposing-wan-bissaka-and-this-is-poor-management-after-man-united-latest-pundit/) “It puts him in a position where you have to be better on the ball than defending one-on-one. There was interest from the London outfit back in the summer about a potential Wan-Bissaka return. The Eagles are seen as part of a potential rescue mission that could enable Wan-Bissaka to rediscover his best form. Ten Hag is very much seeking to lead a Manchester outfit that will, eventually, become the type of team that dominates possession and imposes their style on other teams. [Harry Maguire](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/harry-maguire) was another perceived favourite. Wan-Bissaka had enjoyed a breakout year at [Crystal Palace](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/crystal-palace-fc) and had the young English player premium placed upon him, which eventually saw the Red Devils part with £50m. Danny Mills, a former England right-back, echoed that and claimed the system exposed his flaws. That meant their defenders were more involved in the attack, which didn't play to Wan-Bissaka's strengths. The Norwegian's Manchester exit this time last year was always going to be followed by a reshuffle. He’s had some good years with United, but from the start of this season he had a lot of illnesses and injuries, and so was running behind. The Portuguese star was quick to dislodge Wan-Bissaka following Solskjaer's dismissal. The United boss is very much working his way through assessing the squad he's inherited at Old Trafford.

Erik ten Hag has been given problem to think about after cut-throat ... (Daily Express)

Manchester United marked their return to competitive action with a 2-0 win over Burnley in the Carabao Cup.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka was out to prove a point as he made his first Old Trafford start since February in the 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over Burnley on Wednesday evening. Furthermore, Ten Hag then has another section headache to contend with. Now United are actively working to find a solution for Wan-Bissaka, who they are willing to move on out of respect for the player.

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