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Tyrone Marshall

Erik ten Hag explains why Manchester United signed Marcel Sabitzer

Erik ten Hag praised the attitude of deadline-day addition Marcel Sabitzer and tipped the Austrian to make a big impact at Manchester United between now and the end of the season.

United completed an 11th-hour loan move for the 28-year-old after Christian Eriksen became the latest midfielder in the treatment room.

With the Dane ruled out for at least three months following a crude tackle by Andy Carroll in the win against Reading, United acted swiftly to strengthen their ranks. They initiated contact with Bayern Munich on deadline day and Sabitzer jetted into Manchester late in the afternoon to complete a season-long loan that was announced shortly after midnight.

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