Too many games - Erik ten Hag says injuries 'almost unavoidable' due to overload

Man Utd boss: 'At the end of the day, it's financial. Also we are professional, so revenues have to come, but we have to balance this out'

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag warned expanded schedules are making injuries almost unavoidable for overloaded players as Manchester United prepare for their opener in the new-look Europa League.

Revamped European competitions and next summer's extended Club World Cup have increased concerns within the game about the pressures players are facing.