![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/erik-ten-hag-backtracks-on-jadon-sancho-tactical-plan-and-ignores-marcus-rashford/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_MIRRORTENHAGRASHFORDSANCHO.jpg&description=Erik ten Hag continued to get his instructions over to his Manchester United players during Wednesday evening's defeat to Real Madrid but already appears to have abandoned one idea Manchester United have just over two weeks remaining until their opening game of the Premier League season. The Red Devils take on Wolves at Old Trafford on August 14 and Erik ten Hag has been putting his squad through its paces in pre-season. That continued on Wednesday as United clashed with Spanish giants Real Madrid and it appears that the Dutchman has already abandoned one of his ideas. During United's first three matches against Leeds, Lyon and Arsenal, winger Jadon Sancho was handed a central striking role. He was named in the starting line-up in all three of those clashes, also finding the net in the 2-0 win against Arsenal. The United side had a completely different set-up against Real Madrid. Sancho was left on the sidelines in place of Marcus Rashford, who was instead handed the central striking role. It is not a position that is unfamiliar for the 25-year-old having played there on a number of occasions. However, that is not a role that he relishes, having previously revealed which position that he favours. He said: "Left wing, although I feel like [as] centre forward you've got less distance to cover to score simple goals. How many goals will Marcus Rashford score this season? Share your predictions in the comments below "When you're on the left wing, if you're late working the back post sometimes its a 30-yard sprint. And if the striker pulls to the back and you've got to go across the front then its another 15 yards.' He continued: "[Playing on the] left makes it easier to stay in the game. When I was younger I always wanted to be involved in the game and that's why I think I struggle with playing centre forward sometimes, because of my patience. You might not touch the ball for 20 minutes and then your first touch might be an opportunity to score. "You have to be mentally){kind=link}
Erik ten Hag continued to get his instructions over to his Manchester United players during Wednesday evening’s defeat to Real Madrid but already appears to have abandoned one idea
Manchester United have just over two weeks remaining until their opening game of the Premier League season.
The Red Devils take on Wolves at Old Trafford on August 14 and Erik ten Hag has been putting his squad through its paces in pre-season. That continued on Wednesday as United clashed with Spanish giants Real Madrid and it appears that the Dutchman has already abandoned one of his ideas.
During United’s first three matches against Leeds, Lyon and Arsenal, winger Jadon Sancho was handed a central striking role. He was named in the starting line-up in all three of those clashes, also finding the net in the 2-0 win against Arsenal.
The United side had a completely different set-up against Real Madrid. Sancho was left on the sidelines in place of Marcus Rashford, who was instead handed the central striking role. It is not a position that is unfamiliar for the 25-year-old having played there on a number of occasions.