Manchester United coach Michael Carrick just confirmed what everyone’s been waiting for, declaring he’s “obviously delighted” to have Amad Diallo back in the squad, emphasizing he’s a “big part of the group” and “offers us an awful lot.” Across the tunnel, Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi made a big call, explaining that Micky van de Ven won’t be starting because he’s played “four games in a row for 90 minutes.”
Tottenham’s Smart Rotation Against United
De Zerbi isn’t messing around when it comes to player management, making it clear he’s got a “squad good enough to change” things up. Swapping van de Ven out for Marcos Senesi shows confidence, with De Zerbi stating Senesi is “one of the first XI players no less than Micky or any other centre-back.” We also heard Lucas Bergvall has “done very well” when he’s played this season, and Sandro Tonali is “fresh to play” after missing the last international game. De Zerbi clearly believes these guys “both give quality,” showing he’s ready to lean on his depth to keep the squad firing on all cylinders, even on the road at Old Trafford.
Man United’s Next Step Forward with Key Returns
It’s massive for Manchester United to get Amad Diallo back on the field. Carrick sounded genuinely hyped, mentioning Diallo was “looking really good pre-season” and is “close to being back to his best.” That’s the kind of boost a team needs. Carrick also talked up Leny Yoro, saying he’s “at the stage of his career to make the next step” and even debuted for France, which was “fully deserved.” Carrick’s message is all about progression: “we want to keep moving forward,” “keep improving,” and they’ve “added a little bit.” It’s clear they’ve been working to “clean up and sharpen up a few other things,” trying to “get the balance right.”
Today’s the day Carrick thinks is “a good time to start” really showing that progress. With Diallo back and Yoro ready to step up, United is looking to put those foundational pieces together right from the opening whistle.
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Originally reported by The Guardian.
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