EPL: Manchester United Must Prove Critics Wrong, Focus on Success - Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag addresses criticism, emphasizing the team's determination to silence doubters and prove themselves through success, amid external pressure and expectations.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has issued a rallying cry, urging his team to silence critics and prove themselves through success, amidst external pressure and expectations.

Ten Hag's Message

The Dutch manager told Sky: “They always want Man United to fail. The only way we can change this is us.”

Embracing Pressure

Ten Hag acknowledged: “We know we have to win and when we don't win, there will always be criticism and we have to deal with this.”

Confidence in Team

However, he emphasized: “But when we do the things right, we are confident.”

United's Mindset Shift

Key takeaways:

1. Ten Hag's focus on internal motivation

2. Embracing external pressure as fuel

3. Confidence in team's abilities

Managing Expectations

Ten Hag's approach:

1. Blocking out external noise

2. Focusing on process over results

3. Building resilience within the squad

United's Season Outlook

With renewed determination:

1. Enhanced chances of success

2. Increased squad cohesion

3. Ten Hag's tactical flexibility

Highlights 

• Erik ten Hag addresses Manchester United criticism

• Emphasis on team's internal motivation

• Confidence in squad's abilities