Eric Ten Hag seems very optimistic about winning this week against Southampton. He has provided the latest information about his squad ahead of the match, of course regarding their condition. In this quote, Luke Shaw and Rasmus Hojlund are absent, of course Ten Hag is still missing the center forward.
Yes, Ten Hag should be able to realize it, because Southampton should not be a difficult club to conquer. This club has just risen back to Serie A after several previous seasons experiencing relegation. And currently Southampton is in 19th position. So, if he can't win against this club, ten Hag will be very embarrassed. Although for the time being there are many Man United players who still have to be absent because the injuries they suffered have not healed. Some of Man United's top players are also like that.
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