Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will answer questions from journalists at Carrington on Wednesday afternoon. Ten Hag demanded a response from his players after the defeat against Sevilla in the Europa League and the team delivered exactly that at the weekend when progressing to the final of the FA Cup after edging past Brighton in the semi-final. United now have the chance to win their second trophy of the season against rivals Man City. Ten Hag ended the longest trophy drought at Old Trafford for over 40 years by winning the Carabao Cup and his first season has been a success. The Dutchman will be hoping for three points against
Tottenham on Thursday night and he will speak ahead of that game at 12.30pm today. He'll preview the match during the press conference and an update on the team news will be provided. Bruno Fernandes picked up a knock against Brighton and Ten Hag will clarify whether he will be available for selection. Follow below for every word from Ten Hag. Key Events United give Fernandes injury update 12:38 Ten Hag on Fernandes 12:30 Steven Railston Thank you Thank you for following coverage today. Share Comments 12:53 Steven Railston Ten Hag admits United have a plan for Kane Erik ten Hag says United have a plan to deal with Tottenham striker Harry Kane. Kane has plundered 31 goals in 52 games for Spurs and
England this season and is Ten Hag's preferred target to sharpen the United attack in the summer. Sources say United do not want to get involved in Spurs chairman Daniel Levy's games, such is his propensity to drag out negotiations for deals involving Tottenham players. Read what Ten Hag said here. Harry Kane of Tottenham shoots past Diogo Dalot of
Manchester United (Image: Offside via Getty) Share Comments 12:38 KEY EVENT United give Fernandes injury update Bruno Fernandes is a doubt for United's
Premier League trip to Tottenham on Thursday night. Fernandes sustained an injury to his right ankle in the first half of the FA Cup semi-final with Brighton but played out the full 90 minutes before withdrawing ahead of extra time. Fernandes was pictured at home with his ankle in a support brace and propped up on cushions, with crutches and a protective boot also visible. The Portuguese was spotted at United's Carrington training complex walking without crutches and a protective boot but Erik ten Hag admits Fernandes is a "question mark". Read more here. (Image: 2023 Craig Mercer/MB Media) Share Comments 12:35 Steven Railston That's a wrap That's a wrap from today's press conference. Share Comments 12:34 Steven Railston Ten Hag on character "They (the players) are resilient. They are able to do it, it's not easy but they can do it. Now we have to make the next step to do it in games where you get a setback. You can have a bad setback but show your character and personality in the game to bounce back. I'm not in a position, I am the Man United manager, we are in another place, I have to make sure our players are ready tomorrow against a good opponent, good team, good players, I have to focus they have energy." Share Comments 12:34 Steven Railston Ten Hag on Kane "It's quite clear, his impact on the game from Spurs, we have a plan for that and home game we did very well, so for tomorrow we need a very good plan as well. You have to defend as a team, he's a clever player, don't allow him to come into the situations, he can have a big impact on the game." Share Comments 12:32 Steven Railston Is the game significant? "Very. You see the table. It's quite clear but approach, our approach will not change. Our approach is we want to win every game, it doesn't matter who the opponent is." Share Comments 12:32 Steven Railston Ten Hag on expectations "It is not always the same, it depends on what the reason behind it is. Depending on the reason, you tell them. It's situational leadership, I call it. You take the lead, you give the message, it depends on the occasion." Share Comments 12:31 Steven Railston Ten Hag on Tottenham "It was not so often that we have to bounce back, it happens with all the great teams,
Real Madrid, heh? It's obvious they had a really bad defeat, of course, they are mad, that can be fuel for bounce backing. It's about us, an opponent can never be more hungry than us. That is how we have to prepare the game and make sure we go front foot, be dominant and dictate the game." Share Comments 12:30 Steven Railston Fernandes again "It's more often that players, we protect them, prevention but it has to settle down. We have seen he played a full game and it happened in the first half. But tomorrow is quick, we have to see what is possible." Share Comments 12:30 KEY EVENT Ten Hag on Fernandes "There are some unavailable - Martinez, Varane. We have to see how Bruno Fernandes is, we don't know yet. Is a question mark. But I think for the rest, we are quite okay." Share Comments 12:29 Steven Railston Here we go Ten Hag has arrived. Share Comments 12:20 Steven Railston Ten Hag will speak in 10 minutes We'll bring you coverage of his presser shortly. Share Comments 12:02 Samuel Luckhurst Fernandes without protective boot Bruno Fernandes was with his young boy on one of the Carrington pitches and didn't have a protective boot or strapping on. Ten Hag will update in greater depth shortly. Share Comments 12:00 Steven Railston United's next five games Tottenham vs United (A) - Premier League - April 27 United vs Aston Villa (H) - Premier League - April 30 Brighton vs United (A) - Premier League - May 4 West Ham vs United (A) - Premier League - May 7 United vs Wolves (H) - Premier League - May 13 Share Comments 11:53 Steven Railston What time will Ten Hag speak? Ten Hag will speak at 12.30pm and we'll bring you live updates from the presser. Share Comments 11:40 Steven Railston United reluctant to play games with Tottenham United are reluctant to become embroiled in a saga with Tottenham over Harry Kane despite Erik ten Hag's wish to sign the striker. Sources say United do not want to get involved in Spurs chairman Daniel Levy's games, such is his propensity to drag out negotiations for deals involving Tottenham players.
Manchester City failed with their efforts to buy Kane in the summer of 2021 and it was not until August 25 that Kane confirmed he would be staying at Spurs. Read more here. Share Comments Steven Railston Welcome Hello and welcome to today's Erik ten Hag live press conference blog. Share Comments