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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he has “never started his best XI” as his injury-hit side prepares to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Ten Hag is without 12 first-team players as United take on the Bundesliga champions in Germany on Wednesday.
This includes Raphael Varane, Mason Mount and Harry Maguire, who have not travelled to Munich.
"There was always something, but you have to deal with it," said Ten Hag.
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"I think I never started the best starting XI. That is football. You have to deal with it. I love these situations. You have to know what to do and focus on the process."
Defender Varane and midfielder Mount both took part in the open section of training at United's Carrington training centre on Tuesday morning to raise hopes they would be able to return from injury for the opening game in Group A, which also includes T...