September 23rd 2023.
Erik ten Hag praised Hannibal Mejbri for his performance against Burnley on Saturday night, calling it a 'perfect job'. The 20-year-old Tunisia international made his second Premier League start, alongside Casemiro and Scott McTominay in midfield, and played the full 90 minutes in the 1-0 win.
Ten Hag also spoke about the string of injuries that have led to Mejbri getting his chance, saying: "Of course it's a concern. You have so many injuries. You bring players in like [Rasmus] Holjund and you can't bring them in slowly. They're not used to playing together. Like Hannibal who did a perfect job. Hopefully it gives us confidence. It's only one win. Tuesday is the next game."
Rasmus Hojlund and Mejbri were both praised for their energy, with Ten Hag saying: "Brought energy in the team but the pressing from Rasmus Hojlund was very good. We controlled the game in that spell."
Jonny Evans was an unlikely star of the show for the Red Devils, in his first Manchester United start since 2015. The 35-year-old Northern Irishman had a goal disallowed, before turning provider for Bruno Fernandes' superb volley.
Evans was delighted after the match, saying it was "the best night of his life", while Ten Hag spoke highly of the centre-back's performance, saying: "He showed personality. He was calm, composed, did everything right. Very good performance."
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