Erik ten Hag spoke in his first Manchester United pre-match press conference ahead of their clash with Liverpool on Tuesday, July 12. The Dutch tactician claimed he was excited about the game and added that it was a good test for the team.
Manchester United's era under Ten Hag begins as they take on their old rivals Liverpool in a pre-season friendly in Thailand.
Despite the game being a friendly, Ten Hag is keen to see what his players have and wants to win the game. Speaking in the pre-match presser, he said:
"Yes, playing against Liverpool is always exciting. ManUtd vs Liverpool is a big game and it's a really good test for us. The standard of Manchester United is to win every game. We are happy to play this game here in Bangkok for the many fans."
Manchester United want to end Liverpool and Manchester City's dominance
Erik ten Hag spoke about Liverpool and Manchester City when he joined Manchester United. He was confident that their eras would come to an end and wished it was his side who ended the duo's domination on the Premier League.
He said, as quoted by the Daily Mail:
"Liverpool and Manchester City play fantastic football, but you will always see an era can come to an end. I look forward to a battle with them and I'm sure other clubs will want to do that. I don't see this as a risk. I think this club has a great history and let's make a future. I'm really excited to do that with the people around in the club – work hard, be 100% committed and I'm sure we will have success. I cannot wait for the first match and the stands are full. It will be an exciting experience. I have seen a lot in the past. ManUtd have a lot of generations who are really successful. There is always a fantastic ambience and I look forward to that experience. In every country I have a favorite club and in England it's ManUtd."
The Red Devils have signed just one player so far this summer and are yet to sort out the future of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jasperwolezzy1
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Seems dey didn’t tell you it isn’t a big game anymore
26133839(deleted)
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Wow looking forward to man utd's brilliant season under ten hag yeahhh!!! 😂🤣😂🤣😭
mamaeiklop
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Correction its only Man City dominance
LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER
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You won’t be saying the word “exiting” when we thrash you. Man Utd will be just like how Arsenal are to us. Always beating them 3-0, 4-0. Man Utd will feel the same wrath.
Besainps
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This guy, certainly talks a lot with his limited CV.
Idealist
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MU will fail again.bcoz all the manager are going into the same loop over n over. they are not interest to develop the team at all. Liverpool, mancity already signed big player like nunez, haland and others..in the mean time man u still couldn't complete any big signing... stupid new manager n stupid team management.shame on you...
Bocbelopsz
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good test for United..not for liverpool..want to prove yourself you got to try size up yuh likkle self with the big boys like liverpool..and why is ten hag so excited when it's mostly academy players he will face..I guess hes his happy to be in the same environment with one of the best team in world football..liverpool of course..😃😃🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
ephraimpara_21
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AF please the future of Cr7 is already set at Man U, stop confusing us with you uncertainty
Leogoatdribbles
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You can be in their plans and still be a sub
Caddeimnu
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Ten heg is afraid
ogggg
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Liverpool funs right now to united in bangkok😁
ManUnited-Red
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Let’s hope a better season for us 👍🏽