In the Premier League matchup against Tottenham on Thursday, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag claims a strategy has been put in place to stop Harry Kane.
The Red Devils enter the game hot off a penalty shootout victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup semi-final, which secured a return trip to Wembley in June to face City, their nearby rivals, in the final.
In Ten Hag's first season at Old Trafford, a victory would give United a domestic cup double and help erase the bitter memories of Sevilla's recent thrashing in the Europa League quarterfinals.
Spurs just suffered a mauling of their own, losing 6-1 to Newcastle at St. James' Park in a Champions League qualifying match despite putting up a truly terrible defensive effort.
Kane's 26th goal overall and 24th in the Premier League were the only bright spots for the North East; this is yet another impressive performance from a guy who is once more being linked to a summer transfer away from Spurs.
The statements of Ten Hag in his pre-game press conference obviously show he is impressed with the England captain's game. 90min understands that Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain are all interested in snatching Kane away this summer.
Prior to United's visit to N17, Ten Hag remarked of the 29-year-old: "It's quite clear, his impact on the game from Spurs." "We have a plan for that, and we played very well at home; therefore, we also need a very good plan for tomorrow.
He is a smart player, therefore you must defend as a team and keep him out of trouble because he can have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
The recent struggles of Spurs and the consequent firing of interim manager Cristian Stellini have dominated news stories, but the Dutchman emphasized that the match is still crucial for United and the pursuit of a top-four finish.
"Very. The table is visible. It is fairly obvious, but our strategy will remain the same," he added. "Our strategy is to win every game, regardless of the opposition," said the team.
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