Erik ten Hag urges his Man United players to keep their composure in one of the hottest atmospheres in world football… as the Red Devils prepare for do-or-die Champions League clash with Galatasaray

Erik ten Hag has issued a cautionary note to his Man United teammates, telling them to remain composed and avoid getting into any trouble on Wednesday night at Rams Stadium.

With their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League hanging in the balance, United will play Galatasaray in front of one of the most intense crowds in world football.

This season, Ten Hag’s team has struggled under pressure in Group A, losing 3-2 at Old Trafford to the Turks and 4-3 at FC Copenhagen and Bayern Munich.

It does not bode well for United’s trip to Istanbul, where they have lost three straight games against Galatasaray without scoring a goal.

Ten Hag thinks that United’s capacity to maintain composure in the face of provocation will be crucial.

“It is imperative that you maintain composure and avoid becoming overly emotional,” the United manager stated. “Restrain your emotions; don’t offer them anything.” Don’t give the referee or anyone else a moment to recover.

So, you need to avoid situations like these. It must become your game. The way we play is more important than how the opposition plays.

We have played incredibly well, coolly, and collectedly in some really aggressive away games. The history of Manchester United is impressive. It must become our game.

Tickets for the Rams Stadium, which holds 52,000 spectators, are selling for seven times their face value. Galatasaray are a different animal altogether, and they will give United another rough time this weekend at Newcastle after their scorching reception at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Captain Bruno Fernandes stated, “I think you want to play in these kinds of atmospheres when you’re a kid.” You already know that Galatasaray will have a fantastic atmosphere and be fantastic. I enjoy playing these games as a player. Playing in stadiums with an audience like that has to be a huge boost, even though I know it will work against you.

In such a hostile environment, Ten Hag was asked if he would take a chance on playing Kobbie Mainoo.

Ten Hag must decide whether to start Rasmus Hojlund after his injury return.”No, we’re not afraid,” he answered. “Players who are skilled enough are mature enough.”

The other crucial selection is whether to start Rasmus Hojlund in the starting lineup following his injury recovery, given that both Antony and the Dane were included in the traveling team. Before this round of games, Hojlund is tied for the competition’s top scorer, but Anthony Martial scored against Everton and also earned a penalty.

Though a draw would send United back to the championship game, realistically, United must win to retain their hopes of making it to the knockout stage.

When Rasmus Hojlund returns from injury, Ten Hag has to decide whether to start him.

He replied, “No, we’re not afraid.” “Players who are skilled enough are mature enough.”

Another important decision is whether to start Rasmus Hojlund in the starting lineup after he recovers from his injury, since the Dane and Antony were both on the traveling squad. Hojlund was tied for the competition’s top scorer prior to this round of games, but Anthony Martial scored against Everton and was also given a penalty.

Realistically, United needs to win in order to keep their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage alive, even though a draw would send them back to the championship game.