Erik ten Hag dismisses sacking concerns after Manchester United's defeat
What's the story
Manchester United's boss, Erik ten Hag, has brushed off any job security worries after a tough 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at the Old Trafford. Despite the painful loss, ten Hag is all in for the club and believes they are making strides. He highlighted the importance of sticking together and is positive that his team can get better.
Unity underscored
Ten Hag emphasizes unity amid performance concerns
After the recent defeat, ten Hag said, "No I am not thinking about this. We all made this decision to stay together in summer, as ownership group, leadership group." He went on to highlight that decisions were made as a team, with the understanding that improvements would take time. This focus on sticking together comes amid worries about his leadership and the team's performance.
Performance scrutiny
Manchester United's performance raises questions
Manchester United's showing against Tottenham has sparked worries about their knack for bouncing back. The match kicked off with Spurs scoring in just three minutes, making it tough for United from the get-go. Goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke sealed United's third loss in the ongoing Premier League season.
Defensive lapses
Ten Hag acknowledges defensive errors in recent matches
Ten Hag didn't shy away from admitting the defensive errors that have been haunting them lately. He was particularly miffed about conceding a goal like the one scored by Johnson in the early minutes against Twente. He said, "It shouldn't happen, and especially when we address it so loud and clear." This comes just ahead of United's impending match against FC Porto in the Europa League on Wednesday.