Manchester United Boss, Erik ten Hag saw his side cling to another victory as they extend their chase for the Premier League trophy.
Though currently still behind Arsenal and Manchester City, Manchester United haven’t lost all hopes of lifting the Premier League trophy as they mark another victory following 2-0 stunner against Leeds United.
The goals didn’t start coming early but at the end of the day, United had the last laugh and ten Hag definitely would be expecting same results against Barcelona when the Red Devils lock horns with the Catalans later this week.
According to Erik ten Hag’s whose side gasped for air to finally end in a draw in their first leg encounter against Leeds United, Manchester United managed to beat Leeds United because he opted to play the False Full Back pattern and that saw Diogo Dalot and Tyrell Malacia drifting into the center and overloading the midfield, giving United an advantage over Leeds in the tussle for power in the center.
“I want to play my full-back inside,” Erik ten Hag said as Manchester United prepare to take on Barcelona after Leeds United win. “In my perspective, the best at that is Tyrell Malacia and I think he did well in the first half.
“I think, in possession, he was maybe one of the only players who played in a good level in the first 60 minutes but, because we make such mistakes, I chose to change there and made the subs who worked out very well.
“Ty [played] in the midfield and then [played] on the outside: he was really good with the ball, stopping [Crysencio] Summerville, except in one moment, but for the rest, I think he played a really good game.”
Barcelona are on a long win run and a victory against Manchester United will see Xavi setting a new record as the Barcelona Boss with the longest win run after equaling Pep Guardiola’s record with a 1-0 victory against Villarreal on Sunday.