EPL: Ten Hag Hits Back at Ronaldo Critics

‘No Excuses, We Must Win Every Game’ — Ten Hag

“He said that Man United can't win the Premier League. He said this, if you read the article very well. Ronaldo is far away in Saudi...”

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag emphasizes the team's mindset to win every game, despite being in a transition period. He responds to Cristiano Ronaldo's comments and criticism, staying focused on the team's goals.

Erik ten Hag has responded to critics, including Cristiano Ronaldo, about his tactics, saying that he tried to get Ronaldo to play a more progressive style and get involved in build-up play. However, their relationship was complicated, and Ronaldo felt that ten Hag didn't show him proper respect. Ten Hag has also explained his approach to the game, saying that he focuses on possession football and building attacks from the back.

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has emphasized the team's mindset and expectations for the season. Despite being in a transition period, ten Hag asserts that there are no excuses for not winning every game.

“We are still in a transition period, but no excuses. We have to win every game. I know that,” ten Hag said. 

“The team knows that, and it doesn't matter who is available. We will focus on every game and approach it with the mindset that we have to win,” he added.

When asked about Cristiano Ronaldo's comments that Manchester United cannot win the Premier League, ten Hag responded:

“He said that Man United can't win the Premier League. He said this, if you read the article very well. Ronaldo is far away in Saudi, far away from Manchester. Everyone can have an opinion. It's okay!”

 

"He's far away from Manchester" 👀

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Regarding criticism, ten Hag remains focused on the team's goals:

“We will do our best to win every game. We will see where we are in May. I know in the process where we are and what we have to do, where we are going. I have said before we are still in a transition period.”