Erik ten Hag defended his surprising starter Noussair Mazraoui at 'number 10,' explaining his previous experience at Ajax and flexibility in midfield roles.
Ten Hag stated, 'At Ajax, sometimes, I played him there...he's capable of doing this job,' indicating Mazraoui's ability to adapt to different positions.
The coach highlighted, 'Even as a full-back, he's capable of coming there. He can do good pressing,' emphasizing Mazraoui’s versatility within the squad.
In a strategic move due to injuries, Ten Hag noted that Mazraoui's placement gives options that could change dynamically during the match.
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