Ten Hag Explains De Ligt and Martinez Benching
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has revealed the reasons behind his decision to drop Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez from the starting lineup against Aston Villa.
Ten Hag opted to start Harry Maguire and Johnny Evans instead, making significant changes to the team’s defense.
With ten Hag’s job potentially at stake, the manager is under pressure to deliver positive results. The decision to bench de Ligt and Martinez indicates a desire to shake things up and try something different.
When asked about his decision, ten Hag cited rotation and the need to manage the team’s workload. He also emphasized that the choice was based on the opponent and the specific requirements of the match.
“You look at the opponent and then you make a choice.
“There is always pressure.”