Erik ten Hag, the coach, harshly scolded his players before tonight’s crucial match against Arsenal
In advance of tonight’s crucial match with Arsenal, Manchester United’s captain expressed dissatisfaction with his squad. In the 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest last week, he chastised his team for subpar performance. In order to earn three points at Emirates Stadium on Super Sunday, the Dutch coach cautioned his stars that they must continue to grow better.
Last Saturday, Manchester United lost to Nottingham Forest at home and gave up two goals in the opening four minutes. Bruno Fernandes’ penalty-shot goal in the 76th minute of the game, when the opposition was down to 10 players, allowed them to successfully come back.
When his defensive framework was breached too easy, Coach ten Hag expressed his displeasure and chastised the players. He said: “The players didn’t do their jobs well, which is one of the reasons I’m not happy. We need to tighten up because we were stretched. If we don’t handle it more carefully, we won’t be able to launch a counterattack.
“I am aware that the players, particularly the defense, are having movement issues. The procedure of changing the status from manual to manual goes along with that. But I’m certain that mentality is to blame. By setting high standards and being demanding, you will advance. I’m looking forward to it even more after they proved they can do it in virtually every game last year.
In an interview with Skysport, the Dutch coach elaborated on his theory, saying: “Applying pressure must be done at the appropriate time to control the contest and dominate the opponent. You are not required to always provide your team. You’ll occasionally play very, very low. If we do things correctly, our team has the potential to pose a threat. But I want to reassure fans with the way I conduct myself.
“We want to be in charge of the game, play proactive football, and be very adaptable. One of them is pressing, which needs to be done correctly.
Round 4 of the Premier League will include a match between Manchester United and Arsenal this weekend. This battle promises to be really tense and thrilling.