Man United Head Coach Shares Valuable Insight Gained from Legendary Manager’s Experience
Manchester United’s head coach Erik ten Hag has revealed how a recent dinner meeting with former manager Sir Alex Ferguson has boosted the team’s morale ahead of two crucial matches against Barcelona and Newcastle United.
The Dutchman shared his admiration for the legendary manager, who won 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, four League Cups, and two Champions League trophies during his tenure at Old Trafford. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Europa League knockout round playoff against Barcelona, ten Hag said, “He wants to share it, he wants to help, he wants to support. You feel Manchester United is his club, he feels so committed. He wants [to see] that we are doing well.”
Ten Hag, who arrived at Man United last May with a record of 27 wins, five draws, and six defeats, added that the meeting was a valuable opportunity to gain insight from someone with a wealth of experience and knowledge. He also expressed his excitement about meeting Ferguson again in the future.
With the Europa League and EFL Cup finals looming, Man United’s meeting with Barcelona on Thursday is crucial, with the tie poised at 2-2 after the first leg. The Red Devils are also in the fifth round of the FA Cup and currently sit in third place in the Premier League table, five points behind leaders Arsenal.
Ten Hag will be hoping that the insights gained from his meeting with Ferguson will help inspire his team to victory in their upcoming matches.
