Erik ten Hag will have a busy week at Carrington as Manchester United gets ready to play Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-final.
With a brace last weekend against Bournemouth, Bruno Fernandes continued his impressive form in front of goal, holding United to a 2-2 draw. Numerous problems surfaced throughout the match, including Alejandro Garnacho’s halftime withdrawal and Antony’s ιnjury. Following the game, some disciplinary issues surfaced.
After that, the Argentina international liked several X posts that were critical of the United manager. Ten Hag then had a personal conversation with the winger about his social media activities, as the Manchester Evening News reported on Monday. United’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League are fading, therefore the FA Cup might be their only chance to call this season a success.
Ten Hag has had a great deal of ιnjury setbacks in the past several weeks, but it looks like a much-needed boost has finally arrived. The Manchester Evening News has looked at the most recent collection of training photos ahead of the cup match against Coventry.
Update on Antony’s ιnjury
Ten Hag will benefit greatly by Antony’s return to United training on Tuesday after he was absent against Bournemouth. The Brazil international hopes to have an impact for United this Saturday at Wembley after recently improving his оffensive style.
Children participating
Ten Hag has decided to call up a number of youth prospects into first-team training due to the squad’s chronic ιnjury problem. Some of the young players participating, like Harry Amass, Zachary Baumann, James Scanlon, and Ethan Wheatley, could be included in the team to play Coventry.
Ten Hag converses
Ten Hag will be hopeful that his most costly summer signing can have an influence in the last few weeks of the season, since Antony is probably coming back.
Antony made two strong performances earlier this month against Chelsea and Liverpool in the previous round, and he might be needed in the final seven games. Ten Hag was observed in training putting his hand on the 24-year-old’s shoulder and engaging in a casual discussion with him.