Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has expressed concern over his side's preparation for their Premier League opener against Fulham on Friday. Despite the recent signings of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, who will be included in the squad for the match, the team is struggling with the absence of Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro. Ten Hag is also managing the fitness of several players who joined training at different stages due to international commitments.
The manager acknowledged the complexity of the situation, stating that the team is not ready yet, but it has to start somewhere. He emphasized the need to focus on the available players and the strength of the team, rather than focusing on the absentees.
Both De Ligt and Mazraoui, who previously worked with Ten Hag at Ajax, will feature in the game against Fulham. The manager also confirmed that Harry Maguire will be in the squad, despite suffering a knock in the Community Shield.
However, Rasmus Hojlund and Yoro are ruled out due to injuries suffered during the pre-season tour in the United States. Left-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are also unavailable, with Shaw expected to return after September's international break. Ten Hag emphasized Shaw's importance to the team and expressed eagerness for his return.
Manchester United's 2024/25 Premier League season will begin with a home game against Fulham. The team will then travel to Brighton ahead of their first big derby of the season at home to Liverpool on 1 September. The first Manchester derby of the season is scheduled for December 14, away to Manchester City, with the reverse fixture at Old Trafford scheduled for April 5. The team will conclude the season at home against Aston Villa on May 25.
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