Man United Fans Accuse Erik Ten Hag of ‘Making Excuses’ Amid Pre-Match Comments Ahead of Fulham Clash
Erik ten Hag has sparked concerns among Manchester United fans with his pre-match comments ahead of their Premier League opener against Fulham on Friday. The Manchester United boss revealed that his team "is not ready" for the new season, sparking debate and criticism on social media.
Speaking to reporters in his pre-match press conference, Ten Hag admitted that his team is behind schedule and isn’t adequately prepared for the upcoming season. "The team is not ready but the league starts. We can’t hide from it. We have to deal with it," he said.
In response, Manchester United fans took to social media to express their dismay and accuse Ten Hag of "making excuses" already. "Doesn’t help himself. The negativity allows players a ready-made excuse. And I’m all for him being manager for a long time. Just think these quotes embarrass him," said one fan.
Another supporter added: "He really needs some media training," while a third echoed: "Making excuses already."
Manchester United starts their 2024/25 campaign with a home fixture against Fulham on Friday, with Ten Hag stating that new signings Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui will be part of the squad for the match.
The Dutch coach also talked about his team’s targets for the upcoming season, saying: "We know our targets, we know that we are in the right direction, we know we have won two trophies, we know our game model, so now we have to integrate the new players and if they can improve the game model and improve the team levels. And take it from there…"
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Topics: Erik Ten Hag, Manchester United, Football, Fan Reactions