88 days after the last game of the 2023/2024 season was played, international tournaments in between, a sprinkle of the Olympics games of course weeks of pre-season. The premier league 2024/2025 campaign kicks off in grand style, as Manchester United takes on Fulham at the theatre of dreams.
With what seems to look like Man United most exciting transfer window since Sir Alex Ferguson left; Man United coaching staff over hauling, addition of Erik ten Hag former players, the pressure on the Dutch man to deliver immediate might have increased.
The 2024/2025 season will be crucial in determining Erik’s legacy at Man United, after signing a contract extension at the end of last season.
In a press conference earlier today, Ten Hag admitted the team is not ready for the start of the new season. He also confirmed that Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui will feature in the match day squad , after just completing their transfer from Bayern on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Rasmus Hojlund, Victor Lindelöf and new signing Leny Yoro are sidelined due to injuries. Leaving Ten Hag in a difficult situation for the matchday selection. Particularly at the left back position.
Although Diogo Dalot and Lisandro Martinez filled in for the community shield game on Saturday, but new signing, Noussair Mazraoui could be the answer the answer.
Despite the selection issues and the injuries, Erik ten Hag still expects to field a strong line-up.
The last time Fulham faced off United at Old Trafford, Fulham were victorious with a 2-1 result.
New season, new expectations, are expectations for the red devils to perform too high?
