August 9th 2024.
In anticipation of the upcoming Community Shield match against Manchester City, Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, emphasized the importance of unity within the team. He also hinted at the debut of new signing Joshua Zirkzee, who joined the club from Bologna for a record-breaking fee.
Ten Hag's team had a successful season last year, winning the FA Cup by defeating their city rivals in the final. As a result, they have earned the right to participate in this year's Community Shield, which marks the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign. The match will take place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, and it is highly likely that Zirkzee will make his debut for United.
When asked about the possibility of Zirkzee playing in the Community Shield, Ten Hag replied, "Yeah, I think he can. He's really hungry for this opportunity, and he's excited to be a part of the Premier League. Playing for Manchester United and making his debut at Wembley will definitely motivate him."
However, Ten Hag also acknowledged that Zirkzee is still adjusting to the team and may not be fully ready for the match. "He's had a break and trained individually, but he's now had a couple of days with the team. So we'll have to see how he progresses."
Moving on to the bigger picture, Ten Hag stressed the importance of unity and fighting together as a team in order to defeat their formidable opponents, Manchester City. "We have to be unified and fight with each other. That's the mentality we need on Saturday. We also need a good game plan because we're facing a very talented team."
He also acknowledged the challenges of preparing for this match, as it is the first time the team has come together this season. "It's a big challenge because we only have a couple of days to prepare as a team to face a tough opponent. But everyone is excited and motivated, especially when playing at Wembley, a place that holds good memories for us."
In addition, Ten Hag mentioned that there are some players who are still uncertain for the match, including Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. He also sent a message to midfielder Mason Mount, who had a difficult season last year due to injuries. "Mason had a very bad season, but we're confident he will bounce back and contribute to the team's success this year."
With the anticipation building for the Community Shield match, Ten Hag and his team are focused on starting the season on a high note and defeating their city rivals once again.
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