Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag stated his crew is in a “good position” but it surely was nonetheless too early for the aspect to be serious about silverware, forward of an FA Cup tie in opposition to Everton.
United can be on the lookout for its seventh straight win in all competitions when it faces a struggling Everton aspect on Friday.
The Old Trafford membership has not gained a trophy since lifting the Europa League in 2017, however when requested if that might be about to vary, Ten Hag informed reporters: “I don’t think about (winning trophies) at this stage of the season.
“We are where we want to be but still go from game to game, we play in many competitions, focus from game to game and don’t think too far ahead… We have many elements in our game we have to improve.
“As we push the players because good is not good enough, also in the organisation we have to push each other and when there are opportunities at the top you have to be ready for that. My main focus is to improve the team.”
Ten Hag stated ahead Anthony Martial is out there after coming off with a knock in United’s 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth, including that the Frenchman is being eased again into motion.
“He came off but he didn’t play that much in the first half of the season so we have to bring him slowly back into 90 minutes,” Ten Hag stated.
“He can play 90 minutes but (if we’re playing him) in a row of games we have to protect him so he can have the strength, the power to deliver over 90 minutes, every third day.”
Shifting his consideration to the switch market, Ten Hag mentioned the departure of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who was recalled by guardian membership Newcastle United on Sunday.
United has been linked with a mortgage transfer for Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland and Ten Hag stated the aspect wants three skilled goalkeepers within the squad.
“We have some young ones, and they do well, but we have so many games,” he stated. “So you need three good goalies in training but also when problems are coming you need experience in goal to get… what you are aiming for.
“I’m really happy with David (de Gea). It’s quite clear, he’s our number one. He’s a really good performer, but there’s always something that can happen with David as well, and you have to be prepared for that.”
