Erik ten Hag explained his decision to start Facundo Pellistri for Manchester United’s Champions League opener against Bayern Munich (TNT Sports)Erik ten Hag claims Alphonso Davies ‘is not a great defender’ ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League opener against Bayern Munich. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy PolicyUnited begin their Champions League campaign with their toughest game in Group A as they face Bayern at the Allianz Arena. And speaking ahead of the game, Ten Hag boldly claimed that Pellistri could expose Davies’ defensive weakness. Alphonso Davies is not a great defender, according to Erik ten Hag (Reuters)‘He came from South America, to start against Brighton with three coming from South America, it’s a tough journey. ‘Adversity is always there, it’s always in Man United, over decades it’s always been there,’ Ten Hag said.

Source: Metro September 20, 2023 19:01 UTC