Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have an "amazing talent" on their hands
Ten Hag said Mainoo’s rise shows United still have a 21-year-old key player with room to develop further.
- On Wednesday, former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag stated that club legends turned pundits 'don't always know what's going on,' arguing their frequent criticism can negatively impact current players.
- High-Profile former United players, including Gary Neville, Roy Keane, and Rio Ferdinand, regularly analyze the club on platforms like Sky Sports and The Overlap, often offering sharp criticism.
- Ten Hag remarked that when results decline, 'they all start talking and talking with very big words,' while Keane previously labeled the club environment a 'circus' amid internal frustrations.
- Despite the critical commentary, Ten Hag claimed he maintained good relationships with the pundits, though he admitted some players get 'annoyed' by the scrutiny, creating a difficult environment.
- Comparing the situation to Bayern Munich and Ajax, Ten Hag suggested that intense scrutiny from former legends is an inevitable reality for such high-profile teams with massive global fanbases.
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Erik ten Hag calls out Man Utd legends and reveals what players think about relentless criticism
Erik ten Hag has challenged Manchester United's former stars to offer players more support, revealing that some squad members become annoyed and affected by criticism from the club's legends.The Dutchman spent two-and-a-half years at Old Trafford before being sacked in October 2024. His reign delivered two domestic trophies but also brought intense scrutiny from former United players working in television and online media.Gary Neville and Rio Fe…
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have an "amazing talent" on their hands
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spoken out on the “amazing talent” of Kobbie Mainoo, who he brought into the first-team when he was in charge at Old Trafford. Even if Ten Hag didn’t win over a lot of Man Utd fans during his reign between summer 2022 and October 2024, one thing […]
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