Erik ten Hag, Manchester United’s manager, showed support for Marcus Rashford even though he missed two crucial chances in the Community Shield match against Manchester City. Rashford wasted opportunities before Garnacho scored the opening goal for United. While Bernardo Silva equalized late in the game, Akanji secured City’s victory with the winning penalty shot. Despite
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Despite winning the Community Shield against Manchester United, Pep Guardiola expressed uncertainty about Manchester City’s readiness for the upcoming Premier League season. Following a 1-1 draw at Wembley, City emerged victorious on penalties. However, Guardiola admitted that the match did not provide him with enough insights to gauge the team’s preparedness for the title defense
Pep Guardiola’s nonchalant attitude towards the Community Shield was evident as he showed up at Wembley dressed in a casual t-shirt and trainers. His focus seemed to be on preparing his squad for the upcoming Premier League campaign rather than basking in the glory of a victory over Manchester United in the traditional season opener.
In a recent press conference, Erik ten Hag expressed his reluctance to take unnecessary risks with his players ahead of the Community Shield clash against Manchester City. With Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia already ruled out, the availability of key defenders such as Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelöf, Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka remains uncertain. This