Manchester United may be grappling with a transitional phase and key injuries, but manager Erik ten Hag is not letting these challenges serve as excuses. In a defiant press conference on Thursday, Ten Hag made it clear that his focus remains solely on winning, despite the recent setbacks, including a crushing 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford.
With key players like Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw sidelined due to injuries, the pressure has been mounting on United. However, Ten Hag insists that the team must rise above the difficulties. “It doesn’t impact me,” the manager said confidently. “I know where we are in the process, what we have to do, and where we’re going.”
As United prepares for their next Premier League clash against Southampton on Saturday, Ten Hag acknowledged that the squad is still in a transition period, with several young players being integrated into the team. But he was quick to dismiss any notion that this justifies poor performances. “We’re still dealing with injuries, but before anyone thinks about excuses, no—we have to win every game. The team knows this, and it doesn’t matter who is available.”
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Despite back-to-back defeats, Ten Hag remains optimistic, stressing that the club is moving in the right direction. “We will focus on every game with the mindset that we have to win. That’s what Manchester United is about.”
United fans will be eager to see if Ten Hag’s unwavering confidence translates into a much-needed win as the Red Devils look to turn their season around. Can Manchester United bounce back from their slump and prove they’re still contenders? All eyes are on Saturday’s game!
