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Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are in a greater place than they had been twelve months in the past.
Talking on the pre-match press convention forward of tomorrow’s ultimate Premier League recreation of the season towards Brighton and Hove Albion, the supervisor was fielding questions on his crew’s progress and replied:
“While you take a look at the outcomes, you’ll say no. However we all know the explanations behind that, so I’d say sure. Now we have extra high-quality gamers within the squad so, from that perspective, we’re in a greater place.”
The supervisor was then requested if he felt competing within the Europa Convention League subsequent season can be embarrassing for a membership of United’s stature.
“I by no means assume in a unfavourable situation. Now we have the chance left in our personal fingers, so go for it,” he insisted.
He was requested whether or not the shortage of Champions League soccer would make it tough for United to draw the most important stars this summer time.
“I feel, for each participant, Manchester United is a really enticing membership and naturally you wish to play on the highest ranges,” he mentioned.
“However if you wish to go right into a challenge in a membership like Manchester United, I’m certain Manchester United is a really enticing membership for each participant.”
“I feel that we develop some younger gamers with excessive potentials that may actually add to the standard ranges of our squad. So, with the established gamers, they’ll make an excellent combine and it may be a really sturdy squad that may compete on the highest ranges.
“I feel that can also be what we confirmed this season towards prime groups that usually we’re very aggressive.”
Whether or not Ten Hag really believes what he’s saying or not, no person can know. However any declare that this season, which has seen United break a number of “worst ever” information of their historical past, has represented progress needs to be plainly ridiculous.
Ten Hag was requested about Marcus Rashford’s altercation with a fan on the Newcastle match within the first a part of the presser, obtainable right here. Within the second half, he was pressed once more on the topic and responded:
“There have been 68,000 United followers towards Newcastle – they usually had been so constructive. It was an excellent vibe. It’s implausible to play for this membership. Marcus is aware of that. I haven’t spoken to him particularly.
“However I speak usually with the gamers about this. It occurs and it’s a must to cope with it as a participant. One particular person just isn’t consultant of many. You must cope with that. Don’t react, don’t reply. Take it and transfer on with it.”
The match towards Brighton kicks off tomorrow at 4pm.
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