Man United Boss Erik ten Hag Drops Hint on His Starting XI Against Fulham

• Manchester United open the Premier League season with an encounter against Fulham at Old Trafford
• The 20-time Premier League champions are expected to beat Fulham and produce an encouraging performance
• Erik ten Hag has previewed tomorrow's game and dropped hints about his starting eleven

After a long break, Manchester United's Premier League season starts on Friday at Old Trafford, when they face Fulham.

The Red Devils are seeking a much better campaign after a dreadful 2023/24 where they finished eighth.

Erik ten Hag did his first pre-match interview and dropped hints about how his team might look on Friday.

The 20-time English champions finished eighth last season in the Premier League but won the FA Cup, a consolation for a poor season.

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Man United fans will expect a convincing start against Fulham, who clinched their win over them in 15 years in February.

The club has made big signings, but some feel there are still gaping holes in the squad, which could derail their season.

Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs De Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui have been signed to bolster the squad.

Still, pundits have raised concerns about the quality of the midfield. However, the club could sign midfielders before the window shuts.

Erik ten Hag's Man United vs Fulham team

In his first interview for the 2024/25 campaign, ten Hag said his team is not ready for Fulham.

"That team is not ready but the league starts. More managers have to deal with this problem, we definitely have this problem. But we have some rules, some principles, we have to make a start, can’t hide, we can’t run away from it, we have to deal with it," he said via Manchester Evening News.

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The Dutchman said Luke Shaw will be back in action soon. Yoro and Hojlung will also miss tomorrow's game, while Maguire, De Ligt and Mazraoui will be available.

He also spoke about his selection plans.

"Issues are there but it's not about the players who are not available, it's about the players who are available. We have a good group, we can make a strong selection, we can put out a strong team and we will do."

Man United possible line-up vs Fulham: Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Mazraoui; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Sancho, Fernandes; Rashford

Fans blasts Ten Hag after pre-season defeat

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Manchester United's 2024/25 season began on a disappointing note with a defeat to Rosenborg, and manager Erik ten Hag has been bashed by the club’s fans for the defeat.

The Dutch manager, who featured five first-team regulars from last season, lost by a last-minute goal by Noah Holm.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke