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Erik Ten Hag declares Victor Lindelof ready after abandoned Brussels game

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says defender Victor Lindelof is ready to feature in Saturday's trip to Sheffield United following his distressing experience earlier in the week in Belgium.Lindelof captained the Sweden side whose Euro 2024 qualifier against Belgium in Brussels on Monday was abandoned at half-time after two fans were shot dead before the game and another three injured three miles from the King Baudouin Stadium.Ten Hag said: "A terrible situation, and I feel really sad for the victims, for all the relatives, family, friends of the victims in Brussels.

It's a crazy world."Of course Victor, they had a problem, it's a bad experience. He was the captain of the Swedish team, so he had to stay in front and give statements.

But he dealt well with it."Of course he's exhausted after this experience because also he didn't sleep overnight. He returned, yesterday he was back in training, he dealt with the situation."Our thoughts once again were with Victor, with the victims and the victims' relatives.

But we look forward to the game and Victor has energy and is ready to play this game."Ten Hag stressed he is focused on his team's game at Bramall Lane amid talk of Jim Ratcliffe - pictured above - potentially investing in the club.During the international break, Sheikh Jassim was understood to have ended his attempt to buy United, while INEOS founder Ratcliffe is reportedly looking to purchase a 25% stake in the club.Asked about the situation on Friday, Ten Hag told a press conference: "I'm not involved in this.

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