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      Three formations Man Utd could use to get best out of Marcel Sabitzer after loan transfer and Eriksen injury

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      MANCHESTER UNITED secured the loan signing of Marcel Sabitzer on transfer deadline day.And Erik ten Hag now has a versatile star to call upon for a host of tactical plans.
      Man Utd could potentially line up with new loan signing Marcel Sabitzer in three waysCredit: Getty
      Versatile Sabitzer is most likely to line up in a midfield two with Casemiro
      Sabitzer, 28, was poached from Bayern Munich following the news that Christian Eriksen had been ruled out injured until May.
      Despite reports of interest from Chelsea, United moved quickly to strike terms with the player and his club.
      And despite cutting it close to the deadline, the Red Devils managed to get a deal done for Sabitzer on time.
      A box-to-box midfielder by trade, Sabitzer is most likely set to slot in as Eriksen’s direct replacement alongside Casemiro.
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      That would allow United to keep their most tried-and-trusted shape under Ten Hag.
      But Sabitzer started life as a right winger at RB Leipzig.
      And he could be an option ahead of Antony and Jadon Sancho on the flank if Ten Hag wants more midfield control with Fred or Scott McTominay.
      Sabitzer is equally capable of playing as an attacking No10 behind the striker.
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      Sabitzer could be an option for United on the right wing
      Another option is to play Sabitzer as a No10, allowing Bruno Fernandes to go wide
      That position tends to be occupied by Bruno Fernandes.
      But the Portuguese maestro has also shown he can dictate play from out wide.
      And that could allow a tactical shuffle for Marcus Rashford to go up top, with Tyrell Malacia overlapping Fernandes as a wing-back.

      It now remains to be seen when Sabitzer makes his debut, with a starting spot in tonight’s Carabao Cup semi against Nottingham Forest unlikely.
      But Saturday’s home match against Crystal Palace could provide the perfect opportunity, with United then hosting rivals Leeds next week. More

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      Man Utd complete loan signing of Bayern Munich star Marcel Sabitzer as club leave it late on transfer deadline day

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed the signing of Marcel Sabitzer from Bayern Munich.Sabitzer, 28, joins on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season.
      Manchester United have confirmed the loan signing of Marcel SabitzerCredit: Getty
      There is not an an option or obligation to buy the 68-cap Austria international included in the switch.
      United did not announce the move before the 11pm deadline, but submitted a deal sheet to give them an extra hour to get it over the line.
      Speaking upon joining United, Sabitzer said: “Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions.
      “From the moment I heard about this opportunity I knew it was right for me. I am a competitive player; I want to win and help the club achieve its aims this season. 
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      “I feel that I am at my peak as a player, and that I can contribute a lot of experience and energy to the squad.
      “I’m excited to start with my new teammates and manager and to show my qualities to Manchester United fans.” 
      John Murtough, Manchester United Football Director, said: “Marcel is a player that we have watched for a long time. The opportunity arose quickly, and we knew that he was someone with the ability and character to make an impact.
      “He adds further quality to our squad and experience to the dressing room, and all of us are pleased to be welcoming him to Manchester United.”
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      The Red Devils dipped into the transfer market on deadline day after Christian Eriksen was ruled out for three months with an ankle injury.
      An agreement was reached on Tuesday for Sabitzer to join on a short-term deal.
      Sabitzer was seen at Munich airport earlier on Tuesday evening before jetting to the UK.
      Thousands of excited United fans then tracked a private plane, believed to be carrying the new signing, as it flew to Manchester.
      It landed shortly before 8pm, before Sabitzer arrived at United’s Carrington HQ around an hour later.
      Sabitzer joined Bayern in the summer of 2021 from RB Leipzig, but has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot.
      He has made just seven league starts this season, the last of which came against Borussia Dortmund in October.
      However, Eriksen’s injury means Sabitzer could slot straight into the team.
      Boss Erik ten Hag is said to be a fan of the Austrian and United considered signing him last summer. More

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      ‘Doesn’t belong on a football pitch’ – Man Utd boss Erik Ten Hag RAGES at Andy Carroll after injuring Christian Eriksen

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      ERIK TEN HAG has torn into Andy Carroll for his reckless challenge that KO’d Christian Eriksen for at least three months.The Manchester United boss said the Reading striker’s actions did not belong on a football pitch.
      Christian Eriksen has been ruled out for up to three monthsCredit: Rex
      And Erik ten Hag was furious with Andy Carroll after the challengeCredit: Rex
      And asked if the former Newcastle and Liverpool player deliberately set out to hurt his United stars, as he later ended up with a red card, Ten Hag was not letting him off the hook.
      Ten Hag said: “I think it was quite clear what my thoughts were.”
      Carroll scythed down Eriksen with a reckless challenge early in the second-half of United’s 3-1 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Reading on Saturday.
      While he escaped punishment for that, Carroll would receive yellow cards and a subsequent red for fouls soon after on Tyrell Malacia and then Casemiro.
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      Ten Hag said: “I think football has to set restrictions that protect the players.
      “What football wants is the best players to be available on the pitch.
      “This is a tackle — and the two tackles after it — that don’t belong on a pitch, because there is a high risk of injuring your colleague.
      “So it’s worse and I’m left wondering about that.”
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      The Red Devils boss added that he was still mystified how Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace was not booked for an elbow on Lisandro Martinez in United’s recent trip to Selhurst Park.
      He said: “I’m also wondering more, when we were at Palace, when there was an elbow on Lisandro Martinez.
      “I don’t believe there was even a whistle for a free-kick and I’m wondering about such things, because it’s a risk of injury for the player.”
      Eriksen injured an ankle as he was felled by Carroll and United have confirmed  he will not be available until at least the end of April and maybe into the last month of the season, May.
      It is a major blow for Ten Hag to lose the in-form Danish playmaker particularly with Donny van de Beek out for the rest of the season and Scott McTominay sidelined for over a fortnight with a muscle problem.
      This is a tackle — and the two tackles after it — that don’t belong on a pitch, because there is a high risk of injuring your colleague.Erik ten Hag
      Which is why he had a late deadline day scramble to get Bayern Munich’s Marcel Sabitzer.
      Earlier in the day Ten Hag explained the reasons for needing 28-year-old Austrian international midfielder Sabitzer.
      He said: “You can set the squad up but then in January, Donny is out for the rest of the season and Christian for part of the season and also Scott McTominay is not available for a week, two weeks, even longer. So we have a challenge there. We have quality players there, that is obvious, but the depth is not there anymore.”
      Ten Hag knows Fred can make an impact in Eriksen’s place and has faith his combination with Casemiro that works so well for Brazil can also do the trick for United.
      He said: “Fred’s playing together with Casemiro in the Brazil squad, that’s not the worst squad in the world.
      “They have so many choices they can make, but they play together and that tells you something about the quality Fred has.”
      They could pair up tonight in United’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest.
      Despite a 3-0 advantage from the first leg at the City Ground, Ten Hag insists he is still going to field a strong side to ensure the momentum gathered from a run of 11 wins, one draw and one defeat in the last 13 games is maintained.
      He said: “We have a perfect chance to go to Wembley and therefore we have to focus. It will be a strong team.
      “We have momentum and want to keep the process going.
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      “Nottingham Forest are a good team they have real good depth in their squad, they can do things differently and we have to be prepared for that.”
      MANCHESTER UNITED (likely): De Gea, Wan Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Malacia, Fred, Casemiro,  Antony, Fernandes, Rashford, Weghorst. More

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      Liverpool legend fires warning to Man Utd over transfer as Red Devils complete loan signing of Sabitzer

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      LIVERPOOL legend Dietmar Hamann has warned Manchester United that Marcel Sabitzer may not have an immediate impact at the club.Man Utd confirmed Sabitzer has been signed on loan shortly after midnight on transfer deadline day.
      Dietmar Hamann has warned Manchester United ahead of a loan move for Marcel SabitzerCredit: Getty
      Hamann has claimed Sabitzer could struggle to have an instant impactCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The Red Devils were forced into a deadline day swoop after Christian Eriksen was ruled out for three months with an ankle injury.
      An agreement with Bayern Munich was reached this afternoon, although there is no option or obligation to buy.

      Sabitzer, 28, agreed personal terms with United on the temporary switch before being seen at Munich airport on Tuesday evening ahead of his arrival at Old Trafford.
      But 2005 Champions League winner Hamann, 49, has claimed Sabitzer could struggle to be an instant hit.
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      However, with the deal a straight loan until the end of the season, Sabitzer has no choice but to hit the ground running.
      Hamann told Sky Sports: “He [Sabitzer] is a very energetic player, he has got a good engine, he can nick a goal, I think his best position is probably a bit further forward.
      “I don’t think he is a defensive or a holding midfielder.
      “I am pretty surprised Chelsea and Manchester United are interested because I am not sure he will help them straight away.
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      “He is a good squad player to have but whether he makes an immediate impact I’m not sure.”
      Hamann continued: “He is certainly not a player to replace Christian Eriksen, I think he is a box-to-box player who has got a good engine, he’s very versatile, he played full-back at times.”
      However, Hamann added that Sabitzer does have the potential to be a “very good player” for the Red Devils.
      Chelsea were also rumoured to be interested in the Austrian, who joined Bayern 18 months ago from RB Leipzig.
      But Hamann claimed Sabitzer does not have the same ability as Conor Gallagher, who has been linked with a move to Newcastle and Everton.
      He added: “I think he [Sabitzer] would be a very good player for Manchester United to have but at the same time I am very surprised Chelsea are thinking of offloading Conor Gallagher and going for Sabitzer because I don’t think he is in Gallagher’s league.”
      Sabitzer has played 24 games in all competitions for Bayern this season, but has started just seven Bundesliga games. More

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      Man Utd in talks for loan transfer of Lyon star after suffering Christian Eriksen injury blow

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are in shock talks for a loan move for Lyon’s Houssem Aouar, according to reports.The midfielder is being considered as the club look to find a replacement for the injured Christian Eriksen.
      Houssem Aouar was once a major target of ArsenalCredit: Getty
      The Dane was left limping out of Old Trafford after a shocking challenge by Andy Carroll in Saturday’s FA Cup game between United and Reading.
      It has now sparked a frantic deadline day search for a replacement.
      Aouar is the latest name being linked to the club on a potential loan move.
      Journalist Jonas Hen Shrag has tonight tweeted: “Manchester United have held early discussions regarding a potential loan deal for Houssem Aouar.

      “Far from being done, and currently seems unlikely.”
      Aouar has been at Lyon since 2016 but his impressive performances in the middle of the park has seen him consistently linked with moves away.
      Arsenal pursued the 24-year-old in previous windows but have not been able to prise him away.
      United’s attentions do not all centre on the French star and they still appear to be trying to land Marcel Sabitzer in the final hours of the window.
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      The Bayern Munich man has since been spotted in an airport as United try and get the deal over the line.
      Eriksen is not expected back until late April at the earliest so Sabitzer could come straight into the team.
      Erik ten Hag is said to be a fan of the Austrian and United considered signing him last summer. More

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      Juventus striker ‘offers himself to Real Madrid’ in last-gasp transfer in blow to Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea hopes

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      JUVENTUS star Dusan Vlahovic wants a move to Real Madrid amid interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.Vlahovic has been enduring a rough campaign with Juve, who have been slapped with a 15-point deduction that dropped them to 13th place in the Serie A table.
      Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic has asked his agent to seal a move to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Vlahovic prefers Real Madrid over Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      The Bianconeri were accused of inflating transfer fees in dealings with other Italian clubs over three seasons to create millions of pounds in “capital gains” for tax purposes.
      According to Defensa Central, the striker wants out and instructed his agent to put together a move to Real, who targeted him last year.

      They say the Serbia international asked his representative to offer himself to Los Blancos on deadline day.
      However the 23-year-old’s camp will push for a summer deal.
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      Vlahovic has been linked with a big Premier League switch as United, Arsenal and Chelsea continue to keep tabs.
      The Red Devils are still looking for a centre-forward to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, following the temporary signing on Wout Weghorst.
      Chelsea also still need someone to spearhead the attack after loaning Romelu Lukaku back to Inter Milan last summer.
      And Arsenal will be without star attacker Gabriel Jesus possibly until March.
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      Vlahovic turned a lot of heads during his four-year stint at Fiorentina as he amassed a total of 49 goals and eight assists in 108 appearances.
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      The Serbian has struggled to set the world alight ever since his move to Juventus last year.
      But the ex-Partizan star has still registered 16 goals and four assists in 37 appearances across all competitions. More

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      Man Utd target Marcel Sabitzer spotted at airport as Bayern Munich star AGREES personal terms with Red Devils

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      MARCEL SABITZER has been spotted at Munich airport ahead of a loan transfer to Manchester United.The club signed off terms with Bayern Munich this afternoon and the player is now flying to Manchester to complete his move.
      Marcel Sabitzer (middle) was spotted at the airport ahead of a loan switchCredit: Twitter
      Sabitzer is set to join Manchester United on loanCredit: Getty
      Sabitzer has been on the Red Devils radar for some time as what they describe as a ‘high quality’ midfielder.
      But the move for him has been accelerated by the injury to Christian Eriksen which will sideline the Dane until at least the end of April.
      Sabitzer is reportedly keen to work with Ten Hag and will travel to Manchester while awaiting an agreement between United and Bayern.
      It is believed the midfielder will join United on loan for the rest of the season.
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      Sabitzer, 28, has struggled to establish himself at the Bundesliga champions since signing from RB Leipzig in 2021.
      He has made just seven league starts this season, the last of which came against Borussia Dortmund in October.
      But Eriksen is not expected back until late April at the earliest so Sabitzer could come straight into the team.
      Erik ten Hag is said to be a fan of the Austrian and United considered signing him last summer.
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      Chelsea are also believed to be interested and have enquired about the star.
      The Blues have spent heavily throughout the window and look far from done on deadline day.
      They are still trying to push through a move for Enzo Fernandez and need to bolster their midfield with the shock exit of Jorginho to Arsenal looming. More

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      How Man Utd could line up in Carabao Cup semi-final with Erik ten Hag bringing Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial back in

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will begin a long run of games without Christian Eriksen this week – but the return of two first-team stars could soften the blow.The Denmark international suffered an ankle injury in the Red Devils’ FA Cup fourth-round clash with Reading last weekend and will be on the sidelines for the next three months.
      Manchester United will face Forest in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie on WednesdayCredit: REX
      Both Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial will be in the matchday squadCredit: GETTY

      His absence has forced manager Erik ten Hag to scour the market for a replacement midfielder before tonight’s 11pm deadline.
      And it will force him to make changes for the second leg of the club’s Carabao Cup semi-final tie with Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.
      United lead the tie 3-0 following a romp at the City Ground last week.
      And Ten Hag is expected to ring in some notable changes for the clash at Old Trafford – including bringing Jadon Sancho back to the fold.
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      Sancho hasn’t featured for United since last October due to fitness and mental health issues.
      But Ten Hag has revealed the England international will be in the matchday squad for the visit of Premier League strugglers Forest.
      In-form United hitman Marcus Rashford could be given a rest to make way for the returning Anthony Martial, who has recovered from a leg injury.
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      Despite his troops putting one foot in the final last week, Ten Hag wasn’t completely impressed with his charges’ display at the City Ground.
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      He said: “There was one moment that could have changed the game and that is what we have to be aware of.
      “We have to improve but overall I think it was a good performance from our team but the first leg is done, one leg to go.
      “I have to say, we still didn’t react to counter-attacks. We knew that before and that can’t happen.
      “It’s still a moment where we have to learn and improve as a team.
      “If we want to be top, we can’t be doing that. Don’t light the fire, we almost let them come into the game.
      “We can’t let an opponent come back into the game.
      “We started so well, we had so much control and then in one moment everything can change.
      “We have to avoid that, we cannot allow opponents to come back into the game.” More