Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has emphasized his cautious approach to the upcoming Community Shield match against Manchester City, prioritizing player safety over victory.
With several key players sidelined, including Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martínez, and Alejandro Garnacho, ten Hag is unwilling to take unnecessary risks. Leny Yoro and Rasmus Højlund are already injured, while Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelöf, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are doubtful for the match.
“The FA Cup was a higher occasion than the game on Saturday. Nevertheless, we want to win, but we don’t want to take a risk with players and lose them for long periods,” ten Hag told reporters. “We have that belief, but we showed on occasions we can beat City. We want to get results, and for that, players have to be available.”
Ten Hag’s cautious approach stems from last season’s experience, where injuries to key players affected the team’s performance. He is determined to avoid a repeat of that scenario.
