Ten Hag’s Message to United Players: "Come On, Tomorrow is a New Day"
Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford was a humiliating performance that left fans and pundits alike scratching their heads. Erik ten Hag’s team looked lacklustre and uncoordinated, failing to create any meaningful chances against a dominant Spurs side.
In his post-match interview, Ten Hag delivered a defiant message to his players, urging them to bounce back from the defeat. "There is always a new day," he said. "I told the guys in the dressing room, ‘Come on. Tomorrow, a new day.’ We will bounce back, I’m sure."
However, Ten Hag’s words may ring hollow to fans who have grown frustrated with the team’s inconsistent performances. United’s struggles have been well-documented, with the team struggling to find their rhythm and identity under Ten Hag’s guidance.
Paul Scholes, a former United player and pundit, was scathing in his assessment of the team’s performance. "You don’t know how they’re going to play," he said on SuperSport. "They look like an uncoached football team. We’re two and a bit years in now… from the first week Ange Postecoglou went in, we probably knew what Tottenham were doing and they’re doing it to this day. We’re two and a bit years down the road [with Ten Hag at United]."
Scholes’ criticism highlights the lack of direction and cohesion within the United squad. The team’s inability to adapt to different opponents and situations has been a recurring theme, with Ten Hag’s tactics and team selection often coming under scrutiny.
Despite the disappointing performance, Ten Hag remains confident in his team’s abilities. "We all made this decision to stay together in the summer, as an ownership group, leadership group," he said. "Also, we made the decision, after a clear review, what we have to improve as an organisation and how to construct a squad. All decisions are made in togetherness, also knowing it would take some time. We are all there on one page, one boat, the ownership, the leadership group, the staff and players too."
As United look to regroup and recharge for their next match, fans will be hoping to see a marked improvement in performance and results. The team’s struggles have been well-documented, but with Ten Hag at the helm, there is still hope that the team can turn things around.
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