Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reiterated the importance of the Carabao Cup as his team prepares to face Barnsley in the third round. Despite many clubs viewing the League Cup as a lesser competition, Ten Hag emphasized that winning any trophy is significant, especially after guiding United to the trophy in his first season and the FA Cup last term. Currently sitting 10th in the Premier League, United are looking to bounce back from recent losses with a renewed focus on securing silverware. Ten Hag affirmed that they are taking the upcoming match seriously, aiming to win all available trophies. Although some players limped off in their last match, all are available for selection against Barnsley, except for a few recovering from injuries. Ten Hag's comments reflect a determination to restore United's competitive edge under new ownership by Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos group.