Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes Erik ten Hag’s decision to bench Rasmus Hojlund for Europa League clash. With Fenerbahce was due to concerns over this weekend’s clash with West Ham.
The Denmark international was a substitute in Turkey. Where the game ended in a 1-1 draw, with the Red Devils taking the lead through Christian Eriksen in the 15th minute. But the home side equalised through Youssef En-Nesyri in the 49th minute.UFABET
Hojlund was introduced in the 55th minute for Joshua Zirkze and Scholes told TNT Sports: “I think if Hojlund and Casemiro had played tonight. They would have made a big difference.”
“I know there’s a game coming up but Erik ten Hag needs to win now so he should field his best players.”
While Hargreaves believes Ten Hag’s decision to not use him was due to concerns over this weekend’s trip to the Hammers. He said: “I think I agree he (Ten Hag) is concerned about Hojlund and the minutes he’s played. He knows he wants Hojlund at West Ham this weekend.”
“I would have played Casemiro. Of course, Ugarte played very well. He did well. But United’s attacking game didn’t show much.”
“Ultimately it was a fair result. I don’t think United expected to go there and get the win given the performance of the team. But three points after three games is definitely not good enough.”