Below-fire Erik ten Hag doesn’t consider Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Newcastle will show to be his final sport within the Outdated Trafford dugout.
The 54-year-old’s future is the topic of widespread hypothesis given the best way issues have dramatically unravelled after a promising first season in cost.
Following Wednesday night time’s victory, amongst a smattering of boos, the Dutchman strode defiantly onto the pitch and took the microphone to handle people who had stayed to applaud the gamers’ conventional lap of honour.
“As you know,” he started, “it wasn’t a simple season, however one factor remained fixed – and that was the backing of you for the crew.
“But this season is not over yet. We will travel to Brighton where we go for three points, and then we go to Wembley. And I promise you that the players will give everything to bring a cup to Old Trafford.”
Certainly, Ten Hag nonetheless has to navigate United’s last Premier League fixture, a visit to Brighton, earlier than taking over Manchester Metropolis within the FA Cup last the next weekend – two alternatives to stake a declare for Europe.
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Erik ten Hag has refused to touch upon whether or not he’ll stay Manchester United supervisor subsequent season following their 3-2 win over Newcastle United
They continue to be eighth within the league and might want to higher Newcastle’s end result of their final sport to assert a spot within the Europa Convention League – or a Europa League spot, ought to they get the higher of Man Metropolis at Wembley.
“I don’t talk about pride – we are all disappointed with the season – but still, we can win something and we have to go for this,” Ten Hag advised Sky Sports activities.
“I see the positives. I see that this crew is creating. I do know the the explanation why we aren’t performing. No crew will carry out when the entire again 4 is just not obtainable throughout the season.
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Previous to Manchester United’s Premier League sport towards Newcastle, Marcus Rashford was seen arguing with a fan
“We have had our problems across the season and that has a negative impact on the results.
“However down the road, you see gamers performing, you see gamers progressing, like the kids, and that’s very constructive.
“There is high potential in this club. We all know. People can see.”
Earlier than the sport, Ten Hag dismissed a query concerning the fragility of his place, having final week mentioned he was assured “common sense” will prevail because the membership’s decision-makers contemplate his future.
Ten Hag adamant Fernandes loves Man Utd
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The Sky Sports activities Soccer Present panel clarify why Man Utd should construct round Bruno Fernandes somewhat than promote him this summer season
Ten Hag says Bruno Fernandes loves enjoying with Manchester United and he values his contribution to the crew, regardless of the Portuguese’s cryptic pitch facet interview.
Following United’s Newcastle win, Fernandes advised Sky Sports activities, “I feel that the club wants me to be a part of the future, so, as I said always, I don’t want to be a player that the club doesn’t want to have.
“If for some cause they do not wish to have me, I’ll go, but when they need me I’ll keep.”
Ten Hag was then seen dragging Fernandes away from the interview.
Fernandes has two years remaining on his contract at Old Trafford, but has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich and Saudi Arabia in the summer.
At his post-match press conference, Ten Hag said: “No, completely the membership desires to maintain Bruno. There isn’t any query, I feel.
“I have to see the interview but, as far as I know, he loves Manchester United.
“He provides at all times his finest. He is an instance, even with accidents he is enjoying. He loves soccer, however he desires to win.”
