Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez thinks Erik ten Hag has transformed Manchester United and Marcus Rashford is a top European forward.
Before the heavyweight Europa League match at Camp Nou, the former Barcelona and Spain player spoke. The opening leg is on Thursday night before the return match at Old Trafford next Monday.
Xavi told Manchester Evening News reporters, “Tomorrow is a terrific contest.” “Amazing tie. Both teams reached their peak.
Ten Hag transformed the team. Though difficult, they’re doing well. Great coach. United’s turnaround proved difficult.
“His assault and defense versions work nicely. He coaches offensively almost every game. Coaches of this type of football look to him.
Manchester United is wonderful. They are not in their best period, but some players are. They’ve done well lately, so it’ll be tough to win.”
Xavi also praised Marcus Rashford, who he will aim to stop tomorrow night after scoring 13 goals in 15 outings for United.
“He’s one of Europe’s most dangerous forwards,” Xavi said. “He’s speedy, one-on-one, and we’ll have to watch him a lot. Europe’s best.
We evaluated their actions. Rashford, Garnacho, Sancho, and Weghorst could be examples. Quick transitions.”
United faces a Barca team that leads La Liga by 11 points over Real Madrid.
The Red Devils are five points behind first-placed Man City, who defeated Arsenal at the Emirates tonight.
