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Ten Hag Targets Goal Contributions From Key Man United Players Amid Scoring Woes
Erik Ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has pinpointed six players within his squad whom he’s counting on to step up and contribute goals.
United’s goal-scoring form this season has been a cause for concern, having managed only 18 goals across 18 league games.
Despite Rasmus Hojlund’s impressive five-goal tally in the Champions League following his £72 million summer move from Atalanta, the Danish talent is yet to make a mark in terms of goals or assists in his 15 appearances in the Premier League.
Hojlund faced a forgettable outing in their recent 2-0 defeat against West Ham, being substituted in the 57th minute.
Marcus Rashford’s replacement also struggled, while Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Bruno Fernandes failed to find the net in that match.
Ten Hag always emphasizes his belief in the goal-scoring abilities of these team players: Rashford, Hojlund, Antony, Garnacho, Fernandes, and Scott McTominay.
“I know they have the capability to score,” stated Ten Hag after the game. He urged the team to stick together and stressed the importance of self-belief among the players in their ability to deliver on the scoring front.
The manager’s comments underline the collective responsibility within the squad to enhance their goal-scoring prowess, both from open play and set-pieces.
As United navigates their scoring challenges, Ten Hag instils confidence in his players to rise to the occasion and revitalize the team’s attacking potency.
