Under-fire Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag defended his record, pointing to achievements like winning the Carabao Cup, reaching the FA Cup final, and finishing third in the Premier League during his promising first season.
Despite facing criticism, pressure, and media reports suggesting a loss of confidence from some players, Ten Hag remained defiant, emphasizing the need for togetherness.
The manager expressed confidence in his ability to help Manchester United fulfill their ambitions despite recent setbacks.
He said: “There will be always tough times in every journey. We are in the right direction.
“I know we will get there where we want to be. See my record.
“Everywhere where I was, every season, I got my targets. So if we stick together, stick to the plan and the strategy, we will get where we want to be.”
Erik ten Hag, 53, previously managed teams like Go Ahead Eagles, Bayern Munich II, and Utrecht before achieving success at Ajax and subsequently taking charge of Manchester United.
During his tenure at Ajax, he secured three league titles and guided the team to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2019, where they were eliminated by Tottenham. In the upcoming match against Chelsea, Ten Hag faces Mauricio Pochettino, who he reportedly beat to secure the Manchester United managerial position.
Asked what the realistic timeframe is for getting United where they want to go, Ten Hag said: “First of all, I can say in this club we are waiting for two, three years.
“The aim is, the demand is and the standards should be that you win every game, so we go in every game with the aim.”