Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted that while he is taking a 'risk' with the fitness of Casemiro, the same sentiment can be applied to the rest of his squad. The Brazilian has already racked up 2,051 minutes for the Red Devils this season either side of a gruelling World Cup campaign with Brazil. Casemiro has completed the full 90 minutes in 11 of United's last 13 Premier League matches and his only absence since joining the club came when he was suspended for their recent trip to Arsenal. Ten Hag, who revealed he is relishing a busy fixture schedule, said he is indeed taking a 'risk' with Casemiro's fitness but that is no different to his other key players. "[Casemiro] is important but in top football there's a risk and we know that," Ten Hag said. "We know players get injured and you can't avoid it. Of course, if you want to be successful in the season you need your key players on board and that's definitely the tr...
"It’s a question for Edu and the board to respond. We are trying to improve the squad in every window". "This is no different, we will do our best because we cannot waste any window with the squad numbers that we have, so we shall try".
Antonio Conte and Fabio Paratici feel Tottenham need to realistically strengthen the quality of fringe players in the squad. Japhet Tanganga and Bryan Gil could leave on loan or permanently, while there will be a reluctance to sell Djed Spence within the club - The Athletic
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