Ten Hag "hated himself" after big defeat United: "What are you doing?"

by Niels Opdam 30/05/2023 15:15

Erik ten Hag has given a major exclusive interview to British newspaper The Times, discussing his start at Manchester United. Under his leadership, United lost their first two matches, and the 4-0 defeat against Brentford hit the Dutch coach especially hard.

Eventually, things turned around for Manchester United, securing a third-place finish in the league. However, it didn't seem promising at the beginning of the Premier League. The Red Devils suffered a 1-2 loss to Brighton, followed by a harsh 4-0 defeat against Brentford. Ten Hag holds himself responsible for the loss. "I hated myself. It's my responsibility to convey my demands and the right mentality. Being 4-0 down after 45 minutes of play... What are you doing?"

Then came a turnaround. Ten Hag gave the players a punishment training session the day after the match. The players had to run 13.6 kilometers, which is the exact number of kilometers that the opposing team's players had run more than his own squad. He didn't hide behind excuses and participated in the training himself. "I am responsible. We win together, and we lose together. If you have a sense of pride, then you can't play the way we did against Brentford. A defeat can happen, but not in this manner. We are paid to perform. We are even paid very well, and with that, you expect more. How we played was totally unacceptable," said Ten Hag.

Since then, things have turned out well for Ten Hag and Manchester United. They secured third place, earning the club a spot in the Champions League once again. Furthermore, thanks to a 2-0 victory against season revelation Newcastle United, they won the EFL Cup, their first trophy in six years. Additionally, they have the opportunity to win the FA Cup as well, as they will face city rival and reigning champion Manchester City in the final on Saturday, June 3rd.

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