Manchester United and Barcelona want to start out once more however at the moment are in place to enhance on one another, United coach Erik ten Haag stated forward of Thursday’s Europa League knockout spherical conflict.
The groups have met usually within the Champions League over time and Ten Haag sees no distinction within the stage of play between his crew and the leaders of the Spanish LaLiga.
“Both clubs have ambitions to be in the Champions League and make an impact, but the fact that we are in the Europa League shows that both clubs need a reset,” Ten Haag instructed reporters on Wednesday.
“I believe will probably be thrilling to face one another tomorrow night time as it’s going to assist each golf equipment. We are each in the suitable path, good style for each groups, challenges make you higher.
The Dutch coach praised Xavi Hernandez’s crew, which leads Real Madrid by 11 factors and has conceded solely seven targets in 21 league video games, with a enjoying type made well-known by former Dutch nice Johan Cruyff.
Ten Haag stated, “Barca are very difficult, they are playing their best football in many years, you see the way they play and the influence of Johan Cruyff.”
“When you look at his stats it’s impressive, he defends well, but his biggest skill is possession.”
United shall be hampered by the absence of Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer as a result of suspension, in addition to Antony, Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay who’re injured.
Ten Haag stated he’s eyeing a return to motion forward of the League Cup closing towards Newcastle United on 26 February, when Manchester United bid to win their first main trophy since 2017.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
