Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag says he has “complications” over his choice towards Barnsley within the third spherical of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday (8pm BST), including that rotating his squad is “crucial” 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 – may make his first begin of the season towards 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 notice tomorrow what the choice shall be for this recreation,” stated Ten Hag. “[Shaw] is progressing effectively. 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 may’t… make a suggestion as a result of there are such a lot of elements. A plan can speed up or decelerate.
“Final yr, I additionally had complications however there have been no gamers accessible. I’ve many gamers accessible 1726507629 and we are able to make a choice from recreation to recreation.
“We positively must rotate as a result of we have now to cowl so many video games. It’s not solely in regards to the beginning 11. It’s a pleasant 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 towards Brighton earlier than lacking two matches with a hamstring harm.
Shaw featured within the remaining 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 remaining victory over Manchester Metropolis final season, when reviews beforehand had prompt he was on the point of the sack.
EFL Cup ‘vital’ for United
“It’s about successful trophies however I don’t speak solely about this… little question we’re aiming for a trophy and we take [this competition] severely,” 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 homeowners, all of the managers… I see all of the groups battling for it.
“We would like the identical. Profitable trophies is essential… our goal is to win all the video games, if attainable.”
