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'I think it worked tonight... it gave us variation': Erik ten Hag is pleased with Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst's makeshift role as a No 10 during Europa League draw at Barcelona - as Red Devils boss makes a surprising tactical tweak at Nou Camp

Erik ten Hag has said he is pleased with Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst's makeshift role as a No 10 during their draw at Barcelona.

The former European champions served up a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Europa League knockout playoffs at Nou Camp on Thursday.

Ten Hag described his thought process behind the tactical positioning of Weghorst, traditionally a number nine striker, which caused Barca a number of problems.

The Dutchman, 30, started in a much deeper role behind Marcus Rashford, while Bruno Fernandes shifted to the right and Jadon Sancho played off the left.