Erik ten Hag has backed his side to rebound from defeat at Brighton, with Alejandro Garnacho in contention to feature at West Ham on Sunday
Erik ten Hag said of the race for top four places: ‘We have everything in our hands so we have to focus on our performance.’It was put to Ten Hag that as the club remained, qualification for the premier European competition would be especially important for his summer transfer budget. “I think it is always vital that we have to be in the Champions League,” he said. “It is a battle because many clubs in the Premier League are competing for it and they have the power to fight for that as well.
What bothered Ten Hag at Brighton was his team’s failure to beat Jason Steele; the goalkeeper was named over the public-address system as the man of the match before the stoppage-time twist. Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes were each denied by him when when well-placed – Martial had been one-on-one, while Antony also wasted a gilt-edged opportunity when clean through.
Ten Hag, who confirmed Alejandro Garnacho could return to the squad at West Ham after a two-month ankle injury lay-off, was asked about Antony’s temperament. The 23-year-old was involved in a confrontation with Lewis Dunk after his foul on Mac Allister. “His passion is a strength,” Ten Hag said. “Of course, until a certain level you have to control it. You need passion and desire to win your games and win battles in the game. It is very strong with him and he is very ambitious. Don’t go over the top, stay focused on your game and what the game needs. If he does that, he is a great player. I think his improvement is quite obvious and clear.”
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