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'Revenge' - Martin Dubravka reflects on Manchester United debut (Manchester Evening News)

Manchester United vs Burnley in the Carabao Cup round of 16 sees Erik ten Hag's side return to action after the World Cup break.

[club media](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/martin-dubravka-on-pride-of-being-first-slovakian-man-utd-player) : “It was a great experience, I’d been waiting a long time for the opportunity to play. The deal to take the Slovakian shot-stopper has proven to be a curious one, with [David de Gea](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/david-de-gea) being turned to by [Erik ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) in both the Europa League and Premier League so far this season. I really enjoyed that and I’m glad we could give something back, as they’ve been brilliant.” “It was [an entertaining game], for the fans especially. 1 will likely be named in the starting XI ahead of Dubravka, for some much needed match experience before the return to Premier League action against Nottingham Forest after Christmas. It was amazing.

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Ten Hag told "something is not right" as Man Utd accused of rash ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Manchester United returned to domestic action against Burnley in the EFL Cup on Wednesday and youngster Alejandro Garnacho was handed another start by Erik ...

[Burnley](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/burnley-fc) in the EFL Cup on Wednesday. [Betfair](https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1526515&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbetting.betfair.com%2Ffootball%2Fpatrice-evra%2Fpremier-league-patrice-exclusive-two-united-players-are-the-standouts-so-far-201222-1183.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Ftenhag-accused-reliance-garnacho-manutd-28796892) : “For Ten Hag, there's been a lot of pressure and a lot of pressure away from the pitch, like with the [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) case. Although success with youth players is always admired, Evra reiterated that Garnacho cannot become too heavily relied upon. [last-gasp winner against Fulham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/man-utd-fulham-premier-league-28480078) before the World Cup saw United climb to within three points of the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) ’s top four. Ten Hag has come to a new league and I'm quite happy. The Red Devils [advanced to the quarter-finals of the competition](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/man-utd-burnley-goals-highlights-28791066), with the 18-year-old playing 59 minutes. [Marcus Rashford](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/marcus-rashford) has already racked up nine goals and three assists in 20 appearances this season to soften the blow as he proves to be Ten Hag’s most consistent asset. [Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/tenhag-accused-reliance-garnacho-manutd-28796892#comments-section) [Patrice Evra](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/patrice-evra) has voiced his concerns over [United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) becoming too reliant on Garnacho’s talents. [Fulham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fulham-fc) and I felt we were too dependent on Garnacho, a young kid, and that's why I know United are not ready. [Argentina](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/argentina-football-team) youth international burst onto the scene at Old Trafford ahead of the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022) with two goals and two assists in a run of five consecutive games, meaning he quickly became one of the most in-form stars at the club. [Erik ten Hag’s](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) first-team plans.

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