– We are not playing against Haaland, we are playing against Manchester City. This is how Erik ten Hag answered questions about how he will stop the Norwegian superstar on Sunday when the red shirts visit the light blue part of Manchester. – We are convinced of our qualities. If we act as a team, we can beat our opponents, says Ten Hag. HAS FAITH: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. Photo: PETER CZIBORRA / Reuters The Norwegian super striker has had an adventurous start to the Premier League season with 11 goals in seven games. That statistic has been noticed, and Haaland was naturally also a topic at the rival’s press conference. – Underestimating players When asked how Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola assesses the duel between defender Lisandro Martínez and Haaland, he answered as follows: – Erling is taller, that’s for sure. I like it when people underestimate players for their size. He can tell them that I am here and a good player. He is a fantastic player, aggressive, good structure. GOOD TONE: Erling Braut Haaland and Pep Guardiola. Photo: CRAIG BROUGH / Reuters Martinez is 1.75 meters tall, compared to Erling Haaland’s 1.95 meters. – United paid this money, he knows Erik. It is not the first time he has played against taller strikers, he can handle it. It is important to be intelligent, brave. Erling will be higher on posts, we’ll see what happens, Guardiola continued. Guardiola was also asked about when Manchester United captain Roy Keane tackled Alfie Haaland: – It’s been a long time. We try to be there, it doesn’t have to be a derby for these things to happen. Football is about feelings, he said. DERBY BACK IN TIME: Roy Keane against Alfie Haaland, in another rivalry between the Manchester team. Photo: JEFF J MITCHELL / Reuters Injury-hit Manchester United has finally received good striker news after many injuries in the squad. Both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial are back in training, and could quickly end up in the squad against the rival on Sunday. ten Hag stated this at the press conference. Midfielder Harry Maguire has to sit out, due to a hamstring injury sustained in the Nations League match against Germany. After that match, Maguire was met with a lot of criticism. He has played little for the club team, but started the national team matches for England. Erik ten Hag gives the player his full support. – I have to guide him and support him. I do that because I have faith in him, I see his qualities. Quality is there. He has nearly 50 caps for England, so he has great potential. Now it’s just up to him. We all have faith in him, said Ten Hag. The hosts are unbeaten so far this season, while Manchester United have four straight league victories. The match between Manchester City and Manchester United takes place on Sunday at 15:00, and you can follow it here.
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