Erik ten Hag’s Former Coach Fires Back at Manchester United Manager
Manchester United’s poor form has sparked a lot of debate, and Erik ten Hag’s former coach, Benni McCarthy, has now weighed in with a scathing assessment of the Dutchman’s management style.
In an interview with a leading UK publication, McCarthy, who worked with ten Hag at Old Trafford, claimed that some Manchester United players aren’t putting in the same level of effort as others. He pointed to Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot as examples of players who consistently train with "incredible concentration" and "give everything they have."
McCarthy’s comments come after Manchester United suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat to Tottenham last weekend, leaving them languishing in 13th place in the Premier League table. The pressure is mounting on ten Hag, and McCarthy’s words will only add to the scrutiny.
"I think if some of the Manchester United players had what Bruno and Diogo have, it would have been easier to achieve good results," McCarthy said. "They both trained with incredible concentration, giving everything they had. Some of the others didn’t do the same."
McCarthy also claimed that ten Hag "lacks a bit of fire" and "passion" on the touchline. "In modern football, I believe that players want to see a bit more passion in their coach," he added. "They need to feel that the coach is with them and willing to fight alongside them."
The comments are a shock, especially considering McCarthy’s close working relationship with ten Hag. However, it’s clear that he’s not afraid to speak his mind and tell it like it is.
Manchester United fans will be eager to see how their team responds to these comments and whether they can turn their season around. With the transfer window looming, the pressure is on the club to make some significant signings to bolster their squad.
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