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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has engaged in a public dispute with a Dutch journalist regarding his team’s playing style.
Ten Hag, who had a successful first season in England, is experiencing a nightmare in his second season.
This season, Ten Hag made the unconventional decision to abandon the successful playbook from the previous year and transform his team into a transition-based side.
However, this strategy has backfired as Manchester United currently sits in seventh place and has conceded a total of 77 goals in all competitions.
Ten Hag has been facing backlash from fans for defending the failing style and even suggested that Old Trafford spectators “do not understand” his decisions during matches.
Despite criticism, Ten Hag boldly claimed that his team is one of the most dynamic and entertaining in the Premier League, a statement that has been widely ridiculed.
In an interview with ViaPlay via The Metro, Ten Hag reiterated his views and clashed with Dutch reporter Koen Weijland over his statements.
When pressed to explain his comments, Ten Hag snapped back at the journalist, emphasizing the team’s dynamic attacking play.
Ten Hag defended his team’s style, stating that they are the most attractive and vertical team in the Premier League in terms of speed and movement, dismissing any criticism.
Despite the scrutiny, Ten Hag seems resigned to his fate, displaying a curt and bristled demeanor in press conferences.
During an interview with Sky Sports, Ten Hag criticized the club for not pursuing star players like Harry Kane, contradicting his boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s previous public statements.
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