Manchester United vs Barnsley: Staff information on Ugarte, Shaw and extra as Ten Hag targets Carabao Cup
Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag says he has “headaches” over his choice in opposition to Barnsley within the third spherical of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday (8pm BST), including that rotating his squad is “very important” in pursuit of a trophy.
Defenders Luke Shaw and Victor Lindelof, midfielder Mason Mount and ahead Rasmus Hojlund stay out however winger Antony – United’s second-most costly ever signing – might make his first begin of the season in opposition to the third-tier guests.
Ten Hag wouldn’t be drawn on whether or not new £42.2 million midfielder Manuel Ugarte will make his first begin for the membership, having debuted with a 17-minute substitute look of their 3-0 Premier League win at Southampton on Saturday.
Man United vs Barnsley
“You will see tomorrow what the selection will be for this game,” stated Ten Hag. “[Shaw] is progressing nicely. Now we have a plan in our head on when he will be prepared however you’re all the time depending on how the progress will go and you’ll’t… make a suggestion as a result of there are such a lot of components. A plan can speed up or decelerate.
“Final 12 months, I additionally had complications however there have been no gamers accessible. I’ve many gamers accessible 1726507728 and we will choose from recreation to recreation.
“We definitely have to rotate because we have to cover so many games. It’s not only about the starting 11. It’s a nice headache.”
Man United accidents
An £86m signing in 2022, Brazil worldwide Antony’s solely look this season lasted a minute at Brighton & Hove Albion.
After an injury-hit 2023-24, Mount began United’s first two matches of 2024-25 however was substituted in each, lasting 45 minutes in opposition to Brighton earlier than lacking two matches with a hamstring damage.
Shaw featured within the ultimate three matches of England’s run to the ultimate of Uefa Euro 2024 in July regardless of not taking part in for United since February.
United have made a patchy begin to the season, dropping two of their three matches to extend the stress on Ten Hag earlier than their win over Saints.
The Dutchman gained the Carabao Cup in 2022-23 and led United to a shock FA Cup ultimate victory over Manchester Metropolis final season, when stories beforehand had steered he was getting ready to the sack.
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“It’s about winning trophies but I don’t talk only about this… no doubt we are aiming for a trophy and we take [this competition] seriously,” stated Ten Hag.
“I wouldn’t say it’s insignificant. The FA Cup and Carabao Cup are vital. I see the eye from all of the groups, all of the house owners, all of the managers… I see all of the groups battling for it.
“We want the same. Winning trophies is very important… our aim is to win all of the games, if possible.”
