Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United have 'luxury problem' ahead of FA Cup final vs Man City
Man Utd defeated Brighton in the final Premier League match of the season.
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have a ‘luxury problem’ when it comes to selecting their team to face Man City in the FA Cup final next week.
United ended their Premier League season on a high with a 2-0 victory over Brighton on Sunday afternoon, as goals from Diogo Dalot and substitute Rasmus Hojlund secured three points.
Ten Hag made just one change from the side that defeated Newcastle in midweek, as Lisandro Martinez came in for Jonny Evans, which meant striker Hojlund was on the bench from the start again.
The Danish forward made an excellent impact after he was introduced, leaving Ten Hag with somewhat of a selection dilemma for their Wembley showdown with City next weekend. United played with a false nine when they lost 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium back in March and it could be another option for them in the FA Cup final.
“The manager, the coaching team has a luxury problem, which is good,” Ten Hag said after the win over Brighton. “Not a dilemma. It’s a luxury problem, huh? I think both formations can be a success because, as you know, we can play the set-up in the Etihad where we were a threat, I think, with movement in behind.
“But with Rasmus Hojlund in this form it’s absolutely a consideration and a thought for us to consider. Let’s have the thought. I also want to say that you need not only 11 players in a final, a tough final, but a bench as well.”