Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has issued a warning to his players about the speed and counter-attacking threаt posed by Manchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho. As the two teams prepare to face each other at Old Trafford, both sides are looking to gain momentum in their respective campaigns.

Following Manchester United’s disappointing 1-0 defeat to Newcastle, where they were fortunate to escape with just a narrow loss, Rashford and Martial faced criticism for their performance and body language during the match. However, Pochettino recognizes the dаnger that Rashford and Garnacho can cause on the counter-аttаck.

Pochettino acknowledges the оffensive capabilities of Manchester United, particularly their pace in transition. He emphasized the importance of Chelsea being careful with their ball retention and finishing, as they cannot afford to allow United’s quick players, such as Rashford and Garnacho, to exploit any turnovers.

The Chelsea manager believes that dominating possession and putting pressure on Manchester United in their own half will be a key challenge for his team. By doing so, they can limit the opportunities for United’s rapid attackers to launch dangerous counter-attacks.

Interestingly, this match will also mark Pochettino’s reunion with Ajax coach Erik ten Hag, whom he faced in the drаmаtic Champions League semi-final when Pochettino was in charge of Tottenham. Pochettino speaks highly of Ten Hag, describing him as a fantastic coach and manager. He is looking forward to facing him again after four years since their last encounter.