Beneath-fire Erik ten Hag doesn’t consider Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Newcastle will likely be his final recreation at Outdated Trafford.
The 54-year-old’s future is the topic of widespread hypothesis given how issues dramatically unraveled after a promising first season in cost.
After Wednesday evening’s victory, the Dutchman walked defiantly onto the pitch and, taking the microphone, addressed those that remained behind to applaud the standard gamers’ circle of honour.
“As you recognize,” he started, “it has not been a straightforward season, however one factor that has remained fixed is your assist for the group.”
“However this season shouldn’t be over but. We’ll go to Brighton the place we’ll go for the three factors after which we’ll go to Wembley. And I promise you that the gamers will give the whole lot to convey the cup to Outdated Trafford.
Certainly, The Hague nonetheless have United’s closing Premier League recreation, a visit to Brighton, earlier than dealing with Manchester Metropolis within the FA Cup closing subsequent weekend – two alternatives to stake their declare for Europe.
They continue to be eighth within the league and might want to higher Newcastle’s outcome of their final recreation to say a spot within the Europa League – or a spot within the Europa League in the event that they beat Man Metropolis at Wembley.
“I am not speaking about pleasure – we’re all upset with the season – however nonetheless we will win one thing and we have now to go for it,” Ten Haag mentioned. Sky Sports activities.
“I can see the positives. I can see this group creating. I do know the explanation why we’re not performing. No group goes to carry out until your complete again 4 is out there for the season.
“We had issues through the season and it has a unfavorable affect on the outcomes.
“However on the finish of the day you see the gamers carry out, you see the gamers progress and the kids progress and that is very constructive.
“This membership has a whole lot of potential. Everyone knows it. Folks see it.”
Earlier than the sport, Ten Haag dismissed questions in regards to the precariousness of his place, saying final week that he was assured “frequent sense” would prevail as decision-makers on the membership thought of his future.
Ten Hag adamant Fernandez loves Manchester United
Ten Hag says Bruno Fernandez loves taking part in with Manchester United and appreciates his contribution to the group, regardless of the Portuguese’s cryptic interview.
After United’s win over Newcastle, Fernandez mentioned Sky Sports activities“I really feel the membership need me to be a part of the longer term, in order I’ve all the time mentioned, I do not need to be a participant the membership would not need to have.
“If for some motive they do not need me, I will go, and if they need me, I will keep.”
Ten Haag was then seen dragging Fernandez out of the interview.
Fernandez has two years left on his Outdated Trafford contract however has been linked with a transfer to Bayern Munich and Saudi Arabia in the summertime.
In his post-match press convention, Ten Hag mentioned: “No, completely the membership needs to maintain Bruno. I believe there isn’t a doubt about it.
“I’ve to observe the interview however so far as I do know he loves Manchester United.
“He all the time offers his finest. He’s an instance, even when he performs with accidents. He loves soccer, however he needs to win.”