![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/erik-ten-hag-sends-jadon-sancho-pointed-message-with-explanation-on-sofyan-amrabat-role/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_Erik-ten-Hag-sends-Jadon-Sancho-pointed-message-with-explanation-on-Sofyan-Amrabat-role.jpg&description=Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag's admiration for Sofyan Amrabat's willingness to play in any position was somewhat of a pointed message to several of his teammates Erik ten Hag has explained how Sofyan Amrabat's willingness to "play where his manager needs him" makes him such a valuable asset to Manchester United. The comments are revealing of why the Dutch boss admires the Moroccan international, whom he previously worked with at Utrecht and who made his first United start – provisionally in an unfamiliar left-back role – in Tuesday's EFL Cup win over Crystal Palace. Ten Hag's thoughts were a subtle request to the remainder of his players, with the situation of outcast Jadon Sancho most notable. Ten Hag has banned winger Sancho from using the club's facilities while the player's teammates have attempted to persuade him to apologise to the manager. The Red Devils boss is believed to be keen to avoid a disillusioned player spreading negativity and causing disharmony within his squad. Speaking ahead of the match, Ten Hag explained: "We had to be able to make choices from a tactical perspective. Amrabat is a midfielder, but he's previously played as a full-back a while ago. At Fiorentina, he was really settled, for Morocco, he was the big man at the World Cup. "He was one of the best players at the World Cup in the position as a holding midfielder, but he can play there [left-back] and he's a warrior, he'll fight for the badge. He's someone who will play where his manager needs him." Ten Hag doubled down on his position after full-time, telling reporters of his admiration of the midfielder and the qualities he brings: 'He is a player who plays where the team needs him, and he contributes – with his quality and the energy that he brings.' Amrabat said after the match: "It was a perfect night. Since I was a child I worked for this. It's amazing to play here. I told the manager, I play where the team needs me. Of course I am not a left back. But I tried to give the te){kind=link}
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag’s admiration for Sofyan Amrabat’s willingness to play in any position was somewhat of a pointed message to several of his teammates
Erik ten Hag has explained how Sofyan Amrabat’s willingness to “play where his manager needs him” makes him such a valuable asset to Manchester United.
The comments are revealing of why the Dutch boss admires the Moroccan international, whom he previously worked with at Utrecht and who made his first United start â provisionally in an unfamiliar left-back role â in Tuesday’s EFL Cup win over Crystal Palace. Ten Hag’s thoughts were a subtle request to the remainder of his players, with the situation of outcast Jadon Sancho most notable.
Ten Hag has banned winger Sancho from using the club’s facilities while the player’s teammates have attempted to persuade him to apologise to the manager. The Red Devils boss is believed to be keen to avoid a disillusioned player spreading negativity and causing disharmony within his squad.
Speaking ahead of the match, Ten Hag explained: “We had to be able to make choices from a tactical perspective. Amrabat is a midfielder, but he’s previously played as a full-back a while ago. At Fiorentina, he was really settled, for Morocco, he was the big man at the World Cup.