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      Scholes criticises Ten Hag for not using certain players and singles out one star who has ‘struggled’ because of it

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      MAN UTD legend Paul Scholes has criticised Erik ten Hag for not utilising his squad enough.The Dutch tactician rang the changes as the Red Devils took on Everton at Old Trafford – winning 2-0.
      Paul Scholes has criticised Erik ten Hag over his squad rotationCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag has used 28 players this season, as the Red Devils have won the League CupCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag has used 28 players, as Utd went on to League Cup success and are in the Champions League places in the league.
      Harry Maguire was one of three changes the ex-Ajax coach made, along with Aaron Wan-Bissaka given the nod at right-back and Tyrell Malacia replacing the injured Luke Shaw on the opposite defensive flank.
      But that wasn’t enough for the former England international, who believes he should have rotated more during the season.
      “Something I don’t think Ten Hag has done is use his squad enough,” he told BT Sport.
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      “When players have come into a game they’ve really struggled at first to pick up the pace a bit and there’s a few of those positions – Malacia at left-back.
      “Maguire’s got experience, I think it’s a decent game for him to come into today. It’s not easy when you’re coming in, Harry just has to make sure he’s prepared properly and he’s training properly.
      “He looks the type of lad who will be doing that and he’s played for England, but coming to Manchester United, coming to the Premier League, it’s slightly different, he’ll be tested more, but I expect him to deal with it.”
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      Man Utd made light work of Everton – thanks to goals from Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial.
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      Yet it wasn’t all roses for manager Ten Hag, as Marcus Rashford limped off with ten minutes to go, casting doubts on him making Thursday’s Europa League clash with Sevilla. More

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      Eric Bailly’s Marseille transfer ‘OVER’ with on-loan Man Utd defender not expected to play another game

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      MANCHESTER UNITED loanee Eric Bailly is expected to return to Old Trafford at the end of the season, reports suggest.The 28-year-old joined Marseille on a season-long loan in August after falling out of favour with Erik ten Hag.
      Bailly is expected to leave Marseille at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      His current contract includes an £8.4million obligation to buy clause, which will be triggered if he makes 19 Ligue 1 appearances and Marseille qualify for the Champions League.
      However, according to French outlet La Provence, Bailly is not expected to meet that target.
      The defender has made just 11 league appearances for the Olympians so far this season.
      And he is not expected to play a part in the majority of the club’s nine remaining Ligue 1 games.
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      Instead, Leonardo Balerdi is the preferred presence in the heart of Igor Tudor’s defence.
      Bailly is now expected to return to Man Utd at the end of the season.
      However, Ten Hag currently has no plans for him ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
      The Ivory Coast international is one of several players set to leave Old Trafford this summer.
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      The likes of Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams, Alex Telles and Anthony Martial are also expected to move on.
      Dean Henderson and Scott McTominay could also depart, while Anthony Elanga and Facundo Pellistri are pencilled in for a loan. More

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      Paul Scholes claims Harry Kane will NOT join Man Utd as he predicts huge blow for Erik ten Hag’s transfer plans

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paul Scholes believes Harry Kane will choose to stay at Tottenham this summer despite interest from the Red Devils.Kane, 29, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks.
      Harry Kane has been linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: AFP
      Scholes does not believe Kane would be the right fit for the Red DevilsCredit: Getty
      He emerged as one of Erik ten Hag’s top transfer targets at the beginning of March, shortly after becoming Tottenham’s all-time leading goalscorer.
      But according to Scholes, the England skipper would not be the best fit for Man Utd.
      When speaking to BT Sport, the 48-year-old said: “I think goals are a problem, [United are] a long way behind City and Arsenal at the top of the table goals wise.
      “I think Harry is very happy where he is. If he was going to move it would have been to Man City a couple of years ago. 
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      “He would be fantastic, 25 goals guaranteed, but it’s very difficult for him to move at 30 years of age.
      “It’s a risk as well for Man Utd, if you put all your eggs in that Harry Kane basket and all of a sudden Daniel Levy is messing you about, you might end up with no one.
      “If you get him early, brilliant, but I just think he’s very happy at Tottenham doing what he’s doing.”
      Man Utd have expressed an interest in signing several young strikers since January.
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      Victor Osimhen remains a top target, but Napoli are demanding a Premier League record fee of £115-130million.
      United are also keen on the prospect of signing Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos.
      However, the Portugal international is also expected to cost more than £100m. More

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      Man Utd transfer target Osimhen reveals he had face reconstructed after horror injury and had special mask designed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Victor Osimhen has revealed he underwent facial reconstruction surgery and had a mask specially designed for him after suffering a horror injury. The Napoli striker is enjoying a fine season in Serie A, with the team on the verge of winning the title and they are into the Champions League quarter-finals.
      Victor Osimhen had to have his face reconstructed after a horror injuryCredit: Rex
      Osimhen has donned a face mask throughtou this season after he clattered into Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar last term.
      Opening up on his issue, Osimhen told L’Equipe: “With Skriniar it was like receiving a blow to the face.
      “Ten minutes later, I got up and was taken to the hospital.
      “The doctor asked me how I could continue standing. I didn’t want to have surgery, but they had to reconstruct my face.
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      “They passed through my mouth, it was very complicated and for two months I had a part of my head as if asleep.
      “Little by little, and thanks to the doctors, everything returned to normal. 
      “They invented a mask for me and the side that protects my wound is very hard. I’m not afraid anymore”.
      Dr Gianpaolo Tartaro, who worked on player, previously said: “The orbital bone stopped just in time because Osimhen could even have lost his sight.
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      “That bone could indeed have caused other problems, but fortunately some factors helped us and the eye was able to go back into its socket.”
      Osimhen has been linked with a move to United this summer.
      Manager Erik ten Hag views signing a striker as a priority with him and Tottenham’s Harry Kane the top choices.
      However, both are expected to have £100million-plus price tags slapped on them. More

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      Classy Marcus Rashford makes young Man Utd fan’s day as he hands him his shirt while coming off injured against Everton

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      MARCUS RASHFORD classily handed a young Manchester United fan his shirt as he hobbled off against Everton. The forward had enjoyed a energetic day in front of goal before pulling up holding his groin not long from full-time
      One young fan looked on top of the world as he held Rashford’s shirt
      This worrying image threatened to blight an otherwise great day for Man Utd fansCredit: Rex
      Despite the 25-year-old appearing in discomfort as he slowly departed, he still found time for one lovely gesture.
      TV cameras picked up a young United fan proudly holding Rashford’s shirt aloft after the star player had been subbed off.
      The England international had made the effort to hand the youngster his shirt before limping down the tunnel.
      Rashford could later be seen without his shirt as he headed back to the dressing room.
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      United fans will be praying his issue is not too serious with the star still enjoying an extraordinary purple patch.
      Rashford has 15 Premier League goals this campaign and 28 in all competitions.
      With the exception of United transfer target Victor Osimhen, Rashford has the most goals of any player in Europe since the end of the World Cup.
      He would have been disappointed to not add to his numbers with Jordan Pickford making a big first-half save to deny his Three Lions colleague.
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      Goals from Scott McTominay and substitute Anthony Martial were enough to give United a 2-0 win against the Toffees.
      The win has given the Red Devils a jump on top four rivals Newcastle and Tottenham who will be looking to respond. More

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      Man Utd fans say Erik ten Hag needs to fine HIMSELF as they spot him ‘breaking his own rule’ against Everton

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      FANS all said the same thing after Erik ten Hag emerged a minute late from the tunnel late for the second half against Everton. The manager reappeared from the dressing room in the 47th minute with the game already having restarted.
      Erik ten Hag was late for the second halfCredit: Getty
      Fans think they know what he was doing in the changing roomCredit: Reuters
      Ten Hag walked out and attempted to get the crowd to make more noise before heading to the dugout.
      Fans were left in hysterics after the bizarre moment, as one said: “Ten Hag was late out of the tunnel. He have to take a s***?”
      A second wrote: “Bro went for a poo.”
      Another reacted: “Why did Ten Hag come out like a WWE wrestler.”
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      More joked he was still trying to work out how Aaron Wan-Bissaka failed to convert a glorious chance when the game was goalless.
      Some supporters even suggested that the manager needs to fine himself for breaking his rule around being late.
      Ten Hag dropped Marcus Rashford for missing a team meeting for oversleeping and he reportedly fines players if they are not on time.
      He is known for his tough stance on discipline, previously punishing players for bad performances in losses to Brentford and Liverpool.
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      This is not the first time the Dutchman has been late, however.
      He didn’t turn up when was supposed to for a press conference earlier this season and joked he should be fined.
      Man Utd started the second half ahead thanks to a goal from Scott McTominay.
      Anthony Martial made sure of all three points as he slotted home after being set up by Marcus Rashford.
      But United were dealt a blow as the red-hot England forward limped off with an apparent injury. More

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      Man Utd fans hail Ten Hag as ‘genius’ after simple tactical tweak against Everton results in goal

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      FANS and pundits were left gushing over Erik ten Hag’s tactical tweak as Manchester United dominated the first-half in their in over Everton.The Red Devils are in a frantic fight for top four but have had issues to deal with in midfield due to absences of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen.
      Paul Scholes led the praise for United’s superb first-half showing
      Scott McTominay charged into the box and found the breakthrough after 36 minutesCredit: AP
      But the United manager shuffled the pack and found a formula which left Everton barely able to cope with United’s attacking thrust.
      The in-form Scott McTominay played in a more advanced role alongside Marcel Sabitzer.
      Meanwhile Bruno Fernandes, who has previously played at No10 and right-wing this season, was left to drop into the space in front of the back four.
      The 28-year-old pulled the strings from midfield while Sabitzer and McTominay overloaded the Everton box.
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      The Scottish international finally got the breakthrough after 36 minutes as he found a gap at the near post.
      And United could and should have had more after hitting 21 efforts on Jordan Pickford’s goal in the first-half, a season high.
      Paul Scholes, sat in the BT Sport studio, was pleased to see McTominay playing in a more advanced role and insisted the 26-year-old “has goals in him”.
      While fans were equally impressed at yet another ten Hag innovation bearing fruit.
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      McTominay or Sabitzer were often the most advanced central midfielders for the home side
      One said: “Such a good performance from everyone so far. Ten Hag is a genius for putting Bruno deep and Sabitzer at #10.”
      Another said: “Really like Bruno as a DLP [deep-lying playmaker].
      “Didn’t think he’d be capable of it due to the lack of discipline in his positioning, but he’s been brilliant once again today. His passing range is really valuable.”
      Another fan added: “We used McFred as double pivot under Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] and now Ten Hag is using Bruno as the cdm [central defensive midfielder] + making McTominay cook as an 8.”
      “The level of coaching and tactics are so clear.”
      While another said: “Ten Hag has got a lot of criticism lately for his tactics but today he’s got it absolutely spot on.”
      Anthony Martial made sure of all three points in the second half as he scored as he tapped home from Marcus Rashford’s squared pass. More

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      Erik ten Hag explains decision to drop Varane for Maguire for Man Utd vs Everton and says situation is ‘not right’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag has explained his decision to drop Raphael Varane. The Frenchman was dropped from the starting XI against Everton in favour of Harry Maguire.
      Erik ten Hag explained his thinking behind Man Utd’s line up vs EvertonCredit: BT Sport
      Harry Maguire replaced Raphael Varane in the starting XICredit: BT SPORT
      Speaking to BT Sport, Ten Hag bemoaned the club’s “crazy” schedule, lambasting the workload his players are under.
      He said: “We have the most crazy schedule of all the Premier League teams, we have three games to cover in six days, which is not right, but we have to deal with it.
      United are set to face Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final later this month.
      They will also have a tie against Europa League specialists Sevilla to contend with, all while trying to maintain their position in the Premier League’s top four.
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      He added: “We couldn’t expect to be in this situation when we started. We are in the top four.
      “We are in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. We are in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. We already have a trophy.”
      Man Utd ended a three-game league run without a goal after Marcus Rashford smashed home a winner against Brentford at Old Trafford in midweek.
      And they managed to grab two more against Sean Dyche’s Everton.
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      Man Utd beat Everton 2-0 thanks to goals from Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial.
      It is the Toffee’s first defeat since a 4-0 drubbing by Arsenal on March 1.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Tyrell Malacia have also came into the team, with the latter replacing the injured Luke Shaw.

      Jadon Sancho kept his place and registered an assist ahead of gargantuan striker Wout Weghorst, who was given a cameo towards the end as he replaced the injured Rashford.
      Ten Hag praised the impact of Sancho after the win at Brentford, while Marcel Sabitzer also excelled in a new role against the Bees. More