Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag asserts that his team has the capability to triumph over “any opponent” as they gear up for a crucial clash against Bayern Munich, with their Champions League fate hanging in the balance.
Having garnered only four points from five games, United finds themselves at the bottom of Group A. However, a spot in the last 16 remains within reach for Ten Hag’s side, contingent on securing a victory against Bayern Munich at home and hoping for a draw between Copenhagen and Galatasaray in the parallel fixture.
Despite a disheartening 3-0 loss to Bournemouth in their recent outing, Ten Hag chooses to accentuate the positives derived from improved performances, such as the one against Chelsea a few days earlier.
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“We have shown very commendable performances against the likes of Chelsea, Everton, and even Galatasaray. This team can reach remarkable heights. It’s my responsibility to enhance the team, and I’ll give my all, as will the team. The Chelsea game serves as evidence; with a solid plan, we can defeat any opponent,” remarks Ten Hag.
Reflecting on their earlier encounter with Bayern, where they narrowly succumbed to a seven-goal thriller, Ten Hag acknowledges the moments when United played exceptionally well. He emphasizes the need to minimize avoidable mistakes when facing a formidable opponent like Bayern.
While Bayern has already secured qualification for the next round as group winners, United may benefit from the German team having nothing at stake in the upcoming match. Bayern’s unprecedented streak of consecutive group stage wins concluded with a 0-0 draw against Copenhagen, coupled with a surprising 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.
Despite Bayern’s recent setback, the visit to Manchester could prompt a response, and United may find solace in the fact that Bayern hasn’t suffered a loss in the Champions League group stage since 2017.