Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has explained his decision to take off Rasmus Hojlund after being booed by the supporters on Saturday night.
The Red Devils secured back-to-back wins in the Premier League after defeating Sheffield United 2-1 at Brammall Lane.
With the score at 1-1 on the hour mark, Ten Hag surprising took off Hojlund for Anthony Martial, much to the surprise of the travelling Red Devils fans who expressed their displeasure by booing.
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"You see he plays often whole games but behind us we have to manage his game minutes," Ten Hag said, as per Manchester Evening News.
"Coming up are many games. So we are now in October but until the end of the season there are so many games and we need everyone on board, we need everyone sharp and to keep them sharp.
"If I saw the programme for the coming weeks, we have to swap during games, between games, otherwise we don't keep the energy, we don't keep the focus in the team and we don't get them so fresh for every game.
"Also, we want to do something with subs to bring a new energy into the team and from a tactical approach we want to do something."
Ten Hag also had praise for defender Harry Maguire who was named Man of the Match after the win.
"Harry is playing like we want him to play," Ten Hag added.
"Very proactive, out of possession, dominating his opponent, stepping in when necessary, reading the game, good recovery but also in possession, very proactive, stepping in, good passing, vertical passing, good switches. I'm happy with his performance."
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