Things have not turned out well for Manchester United this season. The team’s campaign has taken a hard blow owing to a string of injuries to their first-team players. However, it seems like the new year could see the team turn things around with multiple top names set to make their return to the team.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag opened up about his players during his press conference, confirming the return of some notable players for the game against Wigan. However, the team has to make sure that they do not rush their players who have been out with their respective injuries for a while now.

Key Manchester United stars set to make their return against Wigan

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag seemed to be in good spirits during his recent conference. The Dutchman provided multiple updates on his players who might make a return to the team in the coming weeks.

The Dutchman commented on Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez‘s availability, “Two class players. They will bring the team forward, we know that. We’re looking forward to their return to the team on matchday, but we have to wait for that. They still need some time to fully make their comeback.”

While there are doubts surrounding the duo’s return, Ten Hag was pretty confident surrounding a few other names on the bench. “Players are at the point to return on the grass to return on the pitch, like Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Mason Mount. There are players during January who will return back into the team.”

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It will be interesting to see if the returning names can help the Dutchman turn things around. There has been a lot of pressure on the manager to get things back on track after a poor string of performances. Many fans believe that the former Ajax boss is at the risk of losing his job if cannot turn the tides in the team’s favor.

Erik ten Hag looks to turn things around after a poor string of results

Things are pretty dire for Erik ten Hag at the moment. The Dutchman has failed to produce the required results for the team, with United crashing out during the group stages of the Champions League. Things haven’t been too well in the Premier League as well, with the team currently eight on the standings with just 10 wins out of their twenty games.

Manchester United could part ways with the manager come summer if he failed to provide the needed results. United will hope to put up an impressive performance during the second half of the season and secure the European competition for the upcoming season. Do you think Erik ten Hag can save his job at Manchester United? Let us know in the comments below.

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