In his first essential interview since his dismissal from Manchester United In October, former manager Erik Ten Hag has offered insights about his experiences at Old TraffordIn particular, the differences in communication styles highlight between generations of players.
Ten Hag’s comments, even if they did not directly name names, seemed subtilt criticize their experiences that handle some of Manchester UnitedHigh -profile players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho.
Ten Hag’s service at Manchester United involved 128 matches, resulting in 70 wins, 23 draws and 35 losses. Despite When he won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, his time was characterized by inconsistent league form And controversy around several players. His dismissal after a defeat against West Ham marked the end of his reign at Old Trafford and left the club to continue his struggle under the successor Rúben Amorim.
an Hags interview with Themselves stories touched on the challenges of dealing with modern football players and contrasting their experiences of the current generation sensitivity to those in his own generation.
He noted, “The generation I grew up in had much thicker skin … you can be much more directly. I was contacted much more directly. If I were to do it with my current group of players I would demotivate them. If you do it against the current generation, they think it is offensive. “ This observation highlights the changing dynamics of professional football and the need for more nuanced approach for player management.
Subtle criticism of Ronaldo, Rashford and Sancho
Although not explicitly named names, Ten Hag’s comments seemed to refer to his well -published conflicts with Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho. The disputes involving these players included public cases and cases of disciplinary measures.
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In particular, Sancho was particularly exhausted from the first team after challenging Ten Hag’s assessment of his training performance. Ten Hag’s comments indicate a belief that a more direct management style, Which was common in his generation, is less effective with the current generation of players.
Since his termination, Ten Hag has been linked to many senior positions. However, He confirmed he will not take a new role until JulyChoosing to take a break from the lead to the beginning of the new season. He also subtly warned the current Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim about the high standards expected at the club, and highlights the club’s rich history of success and suggests that improvement is always possible.
