Erik ten Hag details ironic Man United problem ahead of FA Cup final vs Manchester City

Erik ten Hag has detailed an ironic problem Manchester United have ahead of their FA Cup final against Manchester City next weekend.

Manchester United signed off their 2023/24 Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over Brighton on the final day of the domestic league season.

Second-half goals from Diogo Dalot and Rasmus Højlund made sure Erik ten Hag‘s men signed off on somewhat of a high note at the Amex Stadium, although results elsewhere confirmed that the club have finished eighth in the league table – their worst ever in the competition.

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United have a trip to Wembley to prepare for next weekend as they face Manchester City in the FA Cup final. City recently secured their fourth league title in a row, and Ten Hag’s men will be looking to upset their party.

Speaking after the game, Ten Hag explained that he feels he has a “luxury problem” ahead of the final with multiple players, such as Lisandro Martínez and Raphaël Varane, returning from injury ahead of the clash.

The manager, the coaching team has a luxury problem, which is good,” Ten Hag said to reporters after the win over Brighton. “Not a dilemma. It’s a luxury problem, huh?”

It is a little ironic that Ten Hag has labelled it a luxury problem, considering the lack of luxurious performances United fans have seen from their players this summer. However, the injury returns ahead of the final are a huge boost.

Speaking further, Ten Hag then refused to confirm if he is planning to stick with the 4-2-2-2 or return to a 4-2-3-1 with Højlund up front for the final.

“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.”