Erik ten Hag press conference LIVE Manchester United updates and team news for Chelsea fixture

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will speak this afternoon ahead of his side's game against strugglers Chelsea.

United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Thursday night and the Reds need just a single point from the game to qualify for Champions League football after Liverpool drew against Aston Villa last weekend.

Although Liverpool had gained momentum in fifth position in recent weeks, they dropped points in that match and United made no mistake against Bournemouth on the south coast, which has practically ensured top four.

Ten Hag will be asked about the Chelsea game in his press conference, whilst he'll also give the latest on the team news.

Marcus Rashford was absent last weekend due to illness but he's since returned to training and should feature.

Follow below for every word from Ten Hag.

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