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Erik ten Hag delighted to have Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez back for Spurs clash Football

Erik ten Hag delighted to have Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez back for Spurs clash

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Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez have returned for Manchester United (Photo by John Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Erik ten Hag says it’s a major boost to have Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro available again because the duo can ‘make the difference’.

The pair, who have missed the last three months of action, were both named on the bench for United’s Premier League clash against Tottenham.

The Argentine hasn’t featured for United since a 4-3 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League in late September.

The defender was ruled out for three months at the end of last season when he broke his metatarsal and he returned in time for pre-season following an operation.

However, the defender was still feeling discomfort and it was decided that he would go under the knife again to clear up the problem once and for all.

Casemiro has missed three months of action after injury his hamstring in an EFL defeat to Newcastle United in October.

And, though the pair both resumed full training last week, Ten Hag says they will slowly reintegrated into the starting XI.

‘Of course [it’s a boost] when you have quality players back,’ said Ten Hag.‘That is good for the team, for the quality of the team because at the end of the day the quality of the players makes the difference.’

Eriksen missed the FA Cup win against Wigan on Monday with illness.

But the Dane has gone straight back into the starting XI and Ten Hag says his ability on the ball can make a difference. ‘Ah, he can give the pass. He’s a smart player,’ said Ten Hag.‘He can make the difference. He scans passes and he can give them.‘He has the ability and not many players have that.’

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Erik ten Hag criticises one part of Manchester United’s display against Liverpool Football

Erik ten Hag criticises one part of Manchester United’s display against Liverpool

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Erik ten Hag was pleased with his side overall(Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was critical of his side’s attacking display after their draw against Liverpool.

The Red Devils left Anfield with a point after a spirited display on Merseyside that left Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk fuming.

Few expected United to put up such a fight, particularly following the 7-0 defeat at Anfield last term.

Liverpool dominated on Sunday afternoon, and had the lion’s share of possession.

But United arguably had the best two chances through Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund, with the Dane guilty of squandering a gilt-edged chance.

And, though Ten Hag was happy with the overall display, he felt his side lacked a cutting edge in attack.

‘The performance was very good and the game plan went very well,’ said Ten Hag.‘The players were fantastic. The only criticism was that we could have hurt them more in possession of the ball. We could have won the match on the two chances we had.’

Hojlund missed a one-on-one(Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

The pressure was building on Ten Hag before the game but the draw gives him a slight reprieve.

The Red Devils take on West Ham at the London Stadium next weekend, before hosting Aston Villa on Boxing Day.

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