Manchester United wins the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 victory, but Ten Hag issues warnings.
Manchester United easily defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 at Old Trafford to advance to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Despite their dominating performance in the Carabao Cup, Ten Hag warned his Manchester United team not to become comfortable. The Red Devils ended a three-match losing trend by winning their next two games. Alejandro Garnacho, Casemiro, and Anthony Martial all scored to secure a convincing victory over Crystal Palace. The following test, a Premier League game versus Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday, must be kept in mind, according to Ten Hag.
The United manager also gave advice to young winger Garnacho, advising him to contribute more frequently if he wants to secure a constant role in the starting eleven.
According to Ten Hag, “We controlled the game, had some great attacks, kept possession under control, and scored outstanding goals. We understand that where we are now is not where we want to be, therefore we must keep improving, catching up, and concentrating on the procedure and outcomes. We must be careful not to assume too much. The most important match is coming up.
Although he praised the team’s good energy, he emphasised that disappointment and annoyance are normal when Manchester United doesn’t usually win. However, he emphasised the value of cooperation.
Garnacho scored first, but Ten Hag gave the 19-year-old a reality check by pointing out his inconsistent performances in other games this season when he started.
“You saw at the beginning of the season that we played him, and his contribution was insufficient,” Ten Hag said. But he also showed some promise at times. You can always sense that he poses a threat during the game, even when he isn’t at his best.
He must realise that when he performs his defensive duties, he will always have opportunities to stand out and have an impact thanks to his remarkable abilities. His careless labour is not the only issue. I want to see him finishing today by making the proper movements inside the box.
For a player of his age, there is certainly potential for improvement, which is quite normal. He is highly regarded by everyone, including the supporters and the team, but we must also demand and push him to regularly produce at a very high level. He must daily show that he is capable of doing so.
