Erik ten Hag has defended his managerial style amidst a dismal run of form for the Dutch manager's Manchester United side.
'I came here with my philosophy, based on possession, but also to combine it with the DNA of Man United, but also with the players and their character,' the former Ajax head coach shared ahead of United's meeting with Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
'We combined it last year and we played very good football last season. I want to play from the back and we try that in every game, but like against Man City, if they are good at pressing, it's a good option to go direct.
'We want to press, then go direct, because we have the players who are very good at it.'
When asked if he was unable to replicate the style his Ajax team favoured during his decorated tenure in Amsterdam, Ten Hag demurred.
'I don't want to say that. That's too strong,' he continued. 'The intention is clear, but the execution isn't there.
'In the moment we're in, with so many changes, we can't line up the same game each time and we have to swap. We miss players in the back four and every time we have to adjust, which doesn't help the routines.'
Kcee042
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Is this stupid coach still talking?
Can u play football talk more to coach to the insult coach
jikaentz
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he should f*ckoff. the club didnt bring him in to be another Ole. with Ole we knew we werent playing possesion football but his transitions were so good. we scored loads of goals. if ETH can not play his own brand of football then he has failed. he has already signed enough players to play what he wants to play. Pep. when to Bayern an despite the critics, he played the style of football he knows best in succeeded. Arteta despite his early struggles, stuck with his beautiful possesion based footbal. To hell with this Ten Hag guy
U talk abt beautiful football while your team's style of football is defending with 9 player's N' attacking with 1 🤦🏾♂️, u should be the last person 2 come N' lecture here abt beautiful football 🚮
jikaentz
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You know nothing about coaching sir bald Hag, stfu & count your days
i guese the glazers should hire u since u know so much coaching 🙄??
jikaentz
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hmmm,u still have mouth to talk
N' u still have ears 2 listen 🚮
jikaentz
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Is this stupid coach still talking?
Nobody asked u 2 listen 🙄🚮
Juheilostz
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Ten Hag is not the problem here . but the glazers have it let them sell the club and give to someone who can manage it
padknotyz
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he should f*ckoff. the club didnt bring him in to be another Ole. with Ole we knew we werent playing possesion football but his transitions were so good. we scored loads of goals. if ETH can not play his own brand of football then he has failed. he has already signed enough players to play what he wants to play. Pep. when to Bayern an despite the critics, he played the style of football he knows best in succeeded. Arteta despite his early struggles, stuck with his beautiful possesion based footbal. To hell with this Ten Hag guy
Guy you are talking rubbish
Pass2Pogba
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he should f*ckoff. the club didnt bring him in to be another Ole. with Ole we knew we werent playing possesion football but his transitions were so good. we scored loads of goals. if ETH can not play his own brand of football then he has failed. he has already signed enough players to play what he wants to play. Pep. when to Bayern an despite the critics, he played the style of football he knows best in succeeded. Arteta despite his early struggles, stuck with his beautiful possesion based footbal. To hell with this Ten Hag guy
u talk nonsense. if u were watching last season. u wouldn't be saying this. this is United lose or not. gotta support.
tascdeikmn
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Ch hhghh why I want to do that and the other thing is why I won't be in the end of the my friends who are you guys 😄 the way [50percent][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
omochris
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Is this stupid coach still talking?
KingsleyIsu
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WE NEED A SUPER AJAX AT MANCHESTER FULL STOP
Alopenu
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he should f*ckoff. the club didnt bring him in to be another Ole. with Ole we knew we werent playing possesion football but his transitions were so good. we scored loads of goals. if ETH can not play his own brand of football then he has failed. he has already signed enough players to play what he wants to play. Pep. when to Bayern an despite the critics, he played the style of football he knows best in succeeded. Arteta despite his early struggles, stuck with his beautiful possesion based footbal. To hell with this Ten Hag guy
Even if Ten Hag isn't good enough, please you have to stop comparing this weak and average players at United now with those quality players Bayern have under Pep during that period. They re no match at all.
RedzwanZoraeMUTD
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He must Win all the games United play After this
obiwils_1
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hmmm,u still have mouth to talk
Bouaeiosuy
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You know nothing about coaching sir bald Hag, stfu & count your days
DENISv237
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he should f*ckoff. the club didnt bring him in to be another Ole. with Ole we knew we werent playing possesion football but his transitions were so good. we scored loads of goals. if ETH can not play his own brand of football then he has failed. he has already signed enough players to play what he wants to play. Pep. when to Bayern an despite the critics, he played the style of football he knows best in succeeded. Arteta despite his early struggles, stuck with his beautiful possesion based footbal. To hell with this Ten Hag guy