Erik ten Hag explained how Manchester United will be using substitutes, the difference in opponent and United's fanbase in his pre-game interview before his side face Melbourne Victory.
United are prepared to face Melbourne Victory in their second game of the pre-season tour.
Their first involved a trip to Thailand, where they won in a stylish fashion, putting four past Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.
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With a relatively easier opposition in Australia, Ten Hag is hoping to learn some different things from his team.
After confirming his line-up, the Dutchman has gone with a strong eleven yet again, perhaps showing that he wants those players to gel into his system as soon as possible.
"Liverpool is, of course, a name, it's a rival and players are highly motivated." Ten Hag told MUTV before the game.
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"But this is a different number, I know the Aussie's they are tough and will ask everything of us. So we have to be good to give a good performance and we want to set the next step.
"The opponent will be different, we don't know them, they will be compact and we're looking forward.
"In these circumstances we have to make the next step."
He was then asked about if he will continue with his substitution strategy that he implemented against Liverpool.
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The manager swapped the entire team at half-time in that encounter.
"It will be the same." He answered, before explaining why. "[We want] to build the season and fitness levels, but to do that in a very careful way. We want to keep everyone fit, but also we want everyone to build the right fitness levels for matches."
Then, finally, Ten Hag was again asked about United's incredible fanbase.
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He expressed his shock at the global support for the club.
"We had the experience in the last couple of days here. The people are so excited, same as in Thailand.
"When you are on the other side of the world, you can hardly believe. But, it's the truth, Manchester United is a big club, with a big fanbase and we have support from all over the world."
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Ten Hag will be wanting to get the season underway as soon as possible so that he is able to experience the Old Trafford atmosphere.
Topics: Manchester United, Erik Ten Hag, Football, Premier League
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