Erik ten Hag wants to call for action against striker Andy Carroll. Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has criticized Reading striker Andy Carroll for the collision that injured Christian Eriksen. Due to a knee injury, the Danish midfielder has almost certainly been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.
Referee Darren England did not issue Carroll a card for his careless challenge on Eriksen, which left the midfielder for the Red Devils sprawled to the ground. Concerns about Dane’s fitness increased after he was spotted leaving Old Trafford on crutches following the team’s 3-1 FA Cup Fourth Round victory over the Royals.
Eriksen will be out until the end of April or the beginning of May, according to a statement issued by Manchester United on Tuesday (January 31). Ten Hag criticized Carroll’s tackle and called for stronger responses to occurrences like this. “I’m disappointed about that,” he remarked. I believe there should be boundaries and rules in football to safeguard the players. Football wants the greatest players to be on the field at all times.”
Carroll eventually received a red card for two additional fouls that were also bookable offenses. This is a tackle—and the two that follow it—that doesn’t belong on a pitch because there is a substantial possibility of hurting your teammate, Ten Hag hinted. As a result, it’s worse, leaving me to question why.”
The fact that Jean-Phillipe Mateta of Crystal Palace received no punishment also incensed the manager of Manchester United. In the two teams’ 1-1 draw on January 18, Lisandro Martinez was elbowed by the Eagles’ goalscorer, leaving the Argentine with a black eye and needing a bandage on his head. “I’m also questioning more,” Ten Hag continued, “about the elbow that Lisandro Martinez received while we were at Crystal Palace. There’s a chance the player could get hurt, thus I’m curious as to why there wasn’t even a whistle for the free-kick.
After learning of Eriksen’s injury prognosis on January 31 (transfer deadline day), Manchester United acted swiftly to replace him. The Red Devils contacted Sabitzer of Bayern, and an immediate loan deal followed. The 28-year-old Sabitzer is moving to Old Trafford on a loan deal through the end of the season, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. Ten Hag, whose team is still involved in four competitions, is relieved that the arrangement excludes a buyout option.
Due to a lack of playing time this year, the Austrian midfielder was deemed surplus to requirements at Bayern. In 24 games in different competitions, he has made an appearance, and he has one goal and one assist. Due to Eriksen’s injury, Sabitzer will face off against Fred and Scott McTominay for a spot in the United XI. Eriksen won’t be back until at least late April.
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