📣 Ten Hag on Manchester derby, injuries and Maguire's situation | OneFootball

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has addressed the media ahead of his first city derby this weekend.

This is the best of what he had to say.

On personnel

“Harry Maguire is injured. For the rest we have some doubts, Anthony Martial but he was training all week with the group, performing really well, makes a good impression.

“Marcus Rashford returns to training so we are happy with that. Axel Tuanzebe and Brandon Williams are out long-term.”

On the derby

“I have played many derbies! I know what they are, what the rivalry, what they do with each other. I know it is the most important game in the Manchester area.

“It excites me. You do everything to win that game. I approach this by looking at ourselves. At Manchester United, we want to win every game.

“The aim for Sunday is nothing else. We have to do our best and of course a good plan, and the execution.”

On how to stop Erling Haaland

“We don’t play against Haaland, we play against Man City. We are convinced of our capabilities. If we act as a team then we can beat our opponents. That is the belief we need and we need it even more on Sunday.”

On Maguire criticism

“I have to coach him and back him. I back him because I believe in him. I can see his qualities. The quality is there. He has almost 50 caps for England, he has high potential.

“Then it is about him. We all believe in him. I’m convinced he will turn things around.

“He is doing quite well but there is always room for improvement. If he believes in his own skills he will be back and I am convinced of that. His abilities are really high.”

On winning Manager of the Month

“What we achieved we did together, it says we are in the right direction. There is a lot of space for improvement, we have to. It says we are in the right direction but have to work harder.”