Erik ten Hag

Jadon Sancho made his long-awaited return to the Manchester United fold in Wednesday's win over Nottingham Forest, with boss Erik ten Hag delighted to ...

And players have to keep the discipline to do that, otherwise it is going to be a mess. Also, the first 15 minutes after half-time, the tempo was higher and we created some chances. "I think we needed the impact from the bench today. With Jadon, I know he can play as a no.10 as well, he can play as a winger, he can play as a no.10. He enjoyed it, to be back on the pitch. And Ten Hag revealed his delight at seeing Sancho finally return to the fold. "But the position has to be occupied, it is about that. With the game goalless heading past the hour mark, Ten Hag opted to bring on Sancho as part of a triple change. The clash at Old Trafford also marked Sancho's first appearance since before the [World Cup](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/world-cup-2022). After building himself back into Ten Hag's plans, Sancho finally made his long-awaited return to a matchday squad for the visit of Forest. "I thought it was great, the fans they gave him love and I think he enjoyed it. [Crystal Palace](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/crystal-palace-fc) in the [Premier League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/premier-league).

Erik ten Hag details the reasons why Man Utd signed Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich.

"If there are opportunities, it is my job to tell the club there are opportunities to strengthen the squad and our team. "As a manager, I think you always try to find to make your team better. He performed fantastically, so I expect that he will do the same here. If you can't see this embed, click Injuries were really the driving factor behind the approach. Especially from [RB] Leipzig.

The Red Devils made a deadline day swoop for the Bayern Munich midfielder and managed to secure a loan move that will see the 28-year-old remain at United ...

[Speaking on the move](/sport/football/article-11699919/Manchester-United-Marcel-Sabitzer-says-quick-important-decision-loan-move.html), Sabitzer said: 'Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions. 'I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season. [Eriksen would be out until early May with an ankle injury.](/sport/football/article-11696415/Man-United-dealt-injury-blow-Christian-Eriksen-ruled-THREE-MONTHS-ankle-injury.html) [Donny van der Beek has already been ruled out for the rest of the season following knee surgery](/sport/football/article-11632199/Man-Uniteds-Donny-van-Beek-miss-rest-season.html) and McTominay for two weeks with a muscle problem. 'Also, I think for a shorter time, Scott McTominay is also not available. as Red Devils boss insists he 'needed' the Bayern Munich loanee after string of injuries [Bayern Munich](/sport/teampages/bayern-munich.html) midfielder and managed to secure [ a loan move that will see the 28-year-old remain at United for the rest of the season.](/sport/football/article-11698065/Manchester-United-complete-loan-signing-Bayern-Munich-midfielder-Marcel-Sabitzer.html)

Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag speaks about Jadon Sancho after he made his return following more than 3 months out.

“The reception from the fans to him was great and that will give him even more a push to continue in the way he is now acting. He can act on them more and have more touches on the ball and that gives him the best platform to perform. “This season for instance, the game against Liverpool was a great goal.

'Do you have any spare tickets for the final? Just two, two complimentary tickets?' Keane asked.

I think their contracts were up, most of them, and that wasn't helping. "What I think was key as well was the five or six players who left... No problem." Laughing, ten Hag replied: "'I can. "Do you have any spare tickets for the final? Just two, two complimentary tickets?"

Manchester United completed the loan signing of Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day as they chose the Austrian over four other ...

Sabitzer joined Bayern from Leipzig in the summer of 2021 and won the Bundesliga title last season. He was a key part of the RB Leipzig side that won promotion to the Bundesliga in May 2016. [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-united-marcel-sabitzer-signing-29112524#comments-section) Will Sabitzer prove to be a successful loan signing by Man Utd? Ten Hag explained on Wednesday night after United sealed their place in the EFL Cup final with a win over Nottingham Forest: "I know the player already a long time from [RB] Salzburg. [Sabitzer was signed on loan](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-marcel-sabitzer-man-utd-29099495) from [Bayern Munich](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/bayern-munich) after a last-minute [transfer deadline day](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/transfer-deadline-day) dash. I am excited to start with my new teammates and manager and to show my qualities to Man Utd fans." Only the team has to adapt and that takes time. "It doesn't have to be worse. "From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. United turned down opportunities to sign multiple other players before settling on a move for Sabitzer. "Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions," said Sabitzer after a frantic day on Tuesday. [Manchester United](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/manchester-united-fc) boss Erik ten Hag has explained why the club signed Marcel Sabitzer on loan after [turning down opportunities to sign four other players](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manutd-sabitzer-transfer-deadline-day-29099734) - because he's followed his career for a long time.