Coach Erik ten Hag revealed the secret that made everyone “turn back” to MU
Coach Erik ten Hag has warned his side that Champions League qualification is a “catalyst” for his plans to switch the season.
Manchester United are still very bright to win a place in the top 4 – Despite a bitter defeat to Brighton in the match of round 28 of the English Premier League 2022/23 on Friday.
Alexis Mac Allister’s cold penalty in the 90+9 minute set the “seagulls” 1-0 victory over MU, but the Red Devils are still fourth and leading Liverpool by 4 points and 1 match yet. hand in hand. But that gap could be shortened on Saturday night to just one point if Jurgen Klopp’s men beat Brentford at Anfield.
Obviously, coach Ten Hag knows Man United will be a less attractive option than arbitrary transfer targets if they do not attend Europe’s top league next season.
Meanwhile, the Dutch military leader does not know how much his bank shopping at the market will be, because the task of replacing the new owner of the Red Devils has not been determined. This makes most fans and fans of the Old Trafford team feel surprised to “turn back” in the context of the upcoming transfer window of the season.
For now, a Champions League spot would enhance Ten Hag’s financial strength in the market.
Ten Hag does not know how much MU’s transition budget in the summer.
When asked about the importance of finishing in the top 4 against Man United in relation to the initial transfer investment, Ten Hag answered in the press conference before the match against West Ham in the 34th round: “Go to the Champions League as well. It’s always important. It’s a battle because many Premier League teams are competing with it. We also have strength and have to fight for it. United will do everything to achieve it.”
“We want to be there because we want to challenge the best teams in the world. So the club will do everything in its power to get that job done.”
Manchester United have the opportunity to regain their winning taste when they face West Ham on August 5. Coach Ten Hag is confident that his players can recover from the unfortunate defeat against The Seagulls.
The 53-year-old strategist shared: “We had a pretty good performance against Brighton, MU also won four wins and a draw in the last year.”
“The whole team has everything in hand so we have to focus on our acting screen. I trust the players and I’m pretty confident about the top four.”
Speaking about West Ham’s trip to the field in round 34, the former Ajax coach said that the Red Devils can repeat the feat against David Moyes’ The Hammers.
Ten Hag said: “Many times we fail, we bounce back. I believe in my team, it all has to be redone.”
“The whole team is prepared and well planned for the next game. The players have to take responsibility and they will – I believe in them.”
“I’m looking forward to the game. United have met them twice this season because I’ve also played them in the FA Cup and it’s definitely going to be another great encounter. Every game is a game. battle, is a challenge. We have to be ready for that.”
Ten Hag is very excited for the trip to the field of West Ham
Elsewhere, coach Ten Hag defended his favorite student Antony after he had a rough tackle on Mac Allister in the 69th minute in the recent match against Brighton, which could have turned out the player. Brazil. can must get a red tag, after that Antony also have a love affair with defender Lewis Dunk. Both were then shown yellow cards by referee Andre Marriner.
“Antony’s passion is a strength. You need passion and desire to win your matches – that’s very powerful for you and Antony is obviously very ambitious.”
“I just said, ‘Don’t go too far, focus on your game and what the team needs.’ If Antony can do that, he’s a great player.”
Ten Hag defends Antony after he collides with Lewis Dunk.
