'Ready to play': Ten Hag impressed already by one Sabitzer attribute

When asked how Sabitzer has adapted already, Ten Hag said: "Very good. Of course, he did only one session but you can see he's a very fit player.

"I didn't have a different expectation. He's coming from Bayern Munich. German [clubs] they are always [about] fitness, [it's] always good. So, he is [fit]. So, I think he is ready to play.

"I think he's a really smart player. I think we gave him some guidance but I think he knows what to do, he knows the job, so he could do [start]."

Sabitzer joined from Munich on loan. His availability against Crystal Palace is a boost given midfielders Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen are all currently injured.