Erik ten Hag has expressed confidence in both new Manchester United signings, Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt, despite their recent challenges. Zirkzee, who joined for £36 million, has shown promise in recent matches, with Ten Hag urging him to find a balance between linking play and positioning for goals. Meanwhile, De Ligt has faced scrutiny after poor performances for the Netherlands, where he made critical errors in recent matches. Ten Hag defended De Ligt, attributing his struggles to a lack of match fitness due to a challenging pre-season and reaffirming his belief in the defender's character and abilities. Ten Hag remains optimistic that both players will bounce back as they adjust to their roles within the team. Manchester United is gearing up for their upcoming Carabao Cup clash against Barnsley, hoping to build on their recent win over Southampton.