Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has made it clear that despite the ongoing transition period, the team must secure victories in every match. Speaking emphatically, ten Hag stated, “We are still in transition period but NO excuses. We have to win every game. I know that.”
Focus on Winning
Ten Hag emphasised the importance of maintaining a winning mindset regardless of player availability. “The team knows that and it doesn’t matter who is available. We will focus on every game and approach it with the mindset that we have to win,” he asserted.
Recent Context
This statement comes amid a series of comments and criticisms surrounding ten Hag’s management. Recently, Cristiano Ronaldo suggested that ten Hag should seek advice from former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy. Additionally, Ronaldo has openly criticised ten Hag’s ambition, further intensifying the scrutiny on the Dutch manager.
Previous Statements
Ten Hag has previously responded to various criticisms, including those from Ronaldo, and has expressed confidence in Manchester United’s trophy ambitions. Despite the challenges, ten Hag remains steadfast in his approach, focusing on the necessity of winning every game.