Last Updated: December 08, 2023, 08:53 IST
London, United Kingdom (UK)
Erik ten Hag is assured he retains backing of Man United gamers. (AFP Photo)
Erik ten Hag, who left Ajax to take over at United in 2022, ended the membership’s six-yr trophy drought final season however has been underneath intense strain in his second marketing campaign.
Erik ten Hag stated he was warned off taking over the “impossible job” of Manchester United supervisor however admitted he couldn’t resist the problem at Old Trafford.
The Dutchman, who left Ajax to take over at United in 2022, ended the membership’s six-yr trophy drought final season however has been underneath intense strain in his second marketing campaign.
United beat Chelsea 2-1 at residence on Wednesday, easing the strain on their beleaguered boss, however have misplaced 10 out of their 22 video games this season in all competitions.
Ten Hag informed fanzine “United We Stand” that he was suggested how robust it could be to revive the fortunes of the 20-time English champions, who’ve been within the shadow of Manchester City for a decade.
“Everyone was telling me ‘You can’t succeed in that job’,” stated the 53-yr-previous. “They said it was impossible. Me? I wanted the challenge.”
United beat Newcastle within the League Cup remaining in February and completed third within the Premier League in 2022/23.
But this season they’re already out of the League Cup, path Premier League leaders Arsenal by 9 factors and face an embarrassing group-stage exit from the Champions League.
Since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, six managers have tried and didn’t take United again to the highest of English soccer — David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick.
“I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but it was such a great club with such a great fanbase,” stated Ten Hag.
“People love Man Utd, or they are against Man Utd. I like clubs like this. Ajax was like this.”
The Dutchman stated earlier this week he was assured that he retains the backing of the United gamers after stories of rifts throughout the dressing room.
United are anticipated to announce that British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is shopping for a 25 p.c stake within the membership within the coming days however the deal could not make a significant influence on spending within the January switch window.
“I don’t think we will spend a lot,” stated Ten Hag.
“As a club, you have to look for improvements, so if you can find better and it’s realistic financially and with financial fair play, the club has to go with it.
“But most of the time you don’t attract the best players in the winter.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)
