Rival manager appreciates and eulogises Cristiano, even more than Erik ten Hag

Wednesday's match at Old Trafford will be vital for the two teams that want to be at the top of the Premier League table, two of the teams that want to show they can be contenders for the Premier League title, now in contention for the Champions League qualification places, the first four places giving a place in the international tournament.

There will undoubtedly be many issues to adjust in the approach of Erik ten Hag's team, who had a week full of pressure, it was the long-awaited return to play at home and it was very difficult the performance of the club, which took a lot of criticism, they could barely win in the last minutes against Omonia in the Europa League, while in the Premier League they drew goalless at home against Newcastle, they could only score one goal in two games.

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Although Tottenham will be without Brazilian striker Richarlison, they will be looking to hurt the Red Devils' defence, they have not conceded a goal in two games and want to continue that defensive power, now that Raphael Varane has returned from injury he will be reunited with Lisandro Martinez, the team's most effective defensive pairing. They want to win the vast majority of games to keep their hopes alive this season.

Antonio Conte, who is the Spurs manager, has commented on what he thinks of their visit to Old Trafford, he knows that for them it is also a crucial game, and they will be looking to take the three points back to London. Of Cristiano, he commented that he will hope that the player does not score a goal, as he scored a hat-trick last season, acknowledging that they know he is a great player, whom he respects a lot and knows of his great ability for these games.

Conte praises Cristiano, and Erik ten Hag did not put him in crucial duel against Man City

Antonio Conte referred to Cristiano as a great player, someone who knows how to do his job very well, and who undoubtedly knows he can make a difference, is what Tottenham's Italian coach said. While Erik ten Hag has played Cristiano Ronaldo in a secondary role, he has not given him the confidence he needs, despite the 37-year-old Portuguese star being the Red Devils' top scorer last season.