Wolves manager Julien Lopetegui has praised Erik ten Hag as he prepares to take on Manchester United this week.
Manchester United are in action against Wolves in a rare Saturday kick-off for the Red Devils. It comes after an even rarer week off without a match.
United have a strong home record and are looking to lean on this to bounce back from two successive away defeats.
The team need three wins from the final four matches to secure Champions League qualification.
Manchester United v Wolves
Wolves are both good and dangerous opponents to face because they have nothing to play for. Knowing how teams lift their games to face United, nothing can be taken for granted.
Manager Julen Lopetegui spoke to their club website about the challenge of facing Manchester United at Old Trafford.
He spoke in a complimentary manner about Erik ten Hag and said he can see a clear style of play with the Red Devils.
Lopetegui explained: “I think that they are very good team. A top team with top players, a good coach, with a very clear idea the way to play.
“They are fighting in a very good position to be in the next Champions League. In the Premier League, this is a very difficult achievement, that’s why they are a very top team. Above all, they play at Old Trafford. We are aware the kind of match we are going to have.”
Manchester United won 1-0 at Molineux at the end of 2022 with Marcus Rashford scoring the winning goal.
He explained that while Wolves’ survival is safe, he is keen that his side do not roll over.
Lopetegui said: “We have to be ready to compete with them. We have closed our achievement, but we have ambition to go there to play well and compete with them. If not, you’ve lost, if you’re not ready to compete and they’re going to roll over you.”
Wolves lost their last away game 6-0 to Brighton, before bouncing back with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa.
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