Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted that he wants his team to be a threat from both sides of the front-three ahead of Friday's friendly against Melbourne Victory.
United, who remain keen on strengthening their attacking options in this summer's transfer window, produced a ruthless first-half showing against arch rivals Liverpool in Bangkok on Tuesday, racing into a three-goal lead with just over 30 minutes played. Two of their goals came via members of the front three in Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial.
Joining Marcus Rashford in attack, Sancho started on the right and Martial, in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, started through the middle. Sancho did move across to the left, while Martial also drifted out wide at times. The trio were fluid and looked comfortable in each role they were requested to fulfil.
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Last season, Sancho enjoyed his best performances in his debut campaign at Old Trafford on the left, suggesting that he will continue on that flank under Ten Hag this season. The United boss wants to strengthen his right-wing options and has identified Ajax ace Antony as his top target.
And Ten Hag has admitted that he is eager to see his side impose themselves from both flanks, as well as the middle, while praising Sancho's showing against Jurgen Klopp's side. The England international was a threat throughout the first-half and will be expected to kick-on this term.
"I was really happy to see it," said Ten Hag, reflecting on Sancho's showing against Liverpool. "We have a good left side, but I think you saw against Liverpool that we also had a threat on the right side.
"It was really good to see it because you want to have weapons. When it is only on one side it is predictable, so we want that to develop over two sides, also from the middle. We have to come from everywhere."
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