Erik ten Hag insists that he's the man to lead Manchester United under Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority ownership.
The British mogul purchased a 25 per cent share in the Red Devils on Christmas Eve, taking control of all sporting matters despite the Glazer family's majority share.
Ratcliffe and his team at INEOS will face a tough task to get the club back on track though, with a 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest leaving them seventh in the Premier League going into 2024, with the club also the third-lowest scorers in the top flight.
Performances and results have been hugely inconsistent under Ten Hag this term with the club already eliminated from the Champions League and League Cup, meaning that the FA Cup remains their last realistic chance of silverware.
That has led to pressure landing on the Dutch boss's door, but despite that Ten Hag insists that he's the right man to get the team back on track.
Asked if he's the right man to lead Man United, Ten Hag said: "Of course.
"But they (INEOS) know me and they know when I have a squad what is available the results will be there.
"We already proved against the top teams we can go head to head.
“I am convinced and have a strong belief we (can) get more progress, consistency in this team. This is part of a project.
"We were over performing last year, this year we are underperforming, we have to step up and I have to lead that process.”
While results have been poor, Ten Hag has been impacted by a significant number of injuries.
Rasmus Hojlund missed the trip to the City Ground through illness, while Luke Shaw, Sofyan Amrabat, Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Tyrell Malacia and Mason Mount were also absent.
Explaining their inconsistency, Ten Hag explained: “We always have to swap.
"(It) doesn't matter how we line up, we have to win, but the routines are not there and every time we have to swap.
“Today is another example. When Hojlund is ill, we have to swap our frontline and we have seen it in the first half there was no speed in the game there.”
Man United are next in action on January 9 when they face Wigan Ahtletic in the FA Cup third round.
AumyWahid7
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7 hag is the right man, guys please give him more time..
zebedeezebz
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Ten hag is the right man because we need to ghee time to build is own team isn’t a over night job how many years it’s take Kloop to win a trophy let this coach build on on
we don't complain
takimuda
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when klopp came to lfc, the club was in disarray but we all saw progress as he got to work. remember gengen pressing? also when atreta came to arsenal, we all saw the progress he has made with the team. so what progress has erik made at man u since he came. forget the injuries,every team deals with it. Also remember not all their signings gave them what they wanted and they still delivered by improving the players they inherited at the teams. who has eth improved at man u? look at how they both phased out the big boys without problem. benteke, auba and compare with eth. this eth is just not cut out for the man u job. the quicker they realize this the better.
no the longer they keep him the good for us Liverpool I wish they keep him longer so they can take 31 years without winning the league 🤣🤣🤣
takimuda
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when klopp came to lfc, the club was in disarray but we all saw progress as he got to work. remember gengen pressing? also when atreta came to arsenal, we all saw the progress he has made with the team. so what progress has erik made at man u since he came. forget the injuries,every team deals with it. Also remember not all their signings gave them what they wanted and they still delivered by improving the players they inherited at the teams. who has eth improved at man u? look at how they both phased out the big boys without problem. benteke, auba and compare with eth. this eth is just not cut out for the man u job. the quicker they realize this the better.
and ETH inherited a very good squad and he chose to let Fred go and bring in Mount and de Gea over Onana
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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🤣🤣🤣 He was to dethrone Pep and Klopp... is it the one you asking for 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 and all I hear every week is excuses 🤞
yes that's the one[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
takimuda
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anyone with ETH first EPL interview please share i want to check something
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🤣🤣🤣 He was to dethrone Pep and Klopp... is it the one you asking for 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 and all I hear every week is excuses 🤞
zuhelostu
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you'll eat your own word sooner 😆😆
Oh didn’t mean to sound insulting bro. We are all sharing views and insults doesn’t make this platform look mature bro. By the way bro many coaches can help improve the progress of the team bro. Coach who listens to fans,authorities and anybody who can contribute in the progress of the team in all ways bro
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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anyone with ETH first EPL interview please share i want to check something
DhendupDargye
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That's true, He will help ManU lead by he leaving ManU.
Kingwazza10®
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we the United fans jointly and unitedly say Enough is Enough Ten Hang
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did you made a mistake when selecting your favorite team 😄
fourthorty430
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Good luck
Moschino™
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OVER PERFORMING IN WHAT WAY EXACTLY?
donid30
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when klopp came to lfc, the club was in disarray but we all saw progress as he got to work. remember gengen pressing? also when atreta came to arsenal, we all saw the progress he has made with the team. so what progress has erik made at man u since he came. forget the injuries,every team deals with it. Also remember not all their signings gave them what they wanted and they still delivered by improving the players they inherited at the teams. who has eth improved at man u? look at how they both phased out the big boys without problem. benteke, auba and compare with eth. this eth is just not cut out for the man u job. the quicker they realize this the better.
donid30
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Ten hag is the right man because we need to ghee time to build is own team isn’t a over night job how many years it’s take Kloop to win a trophy let this coach build on on
they keep saying how many years it took klopp to win a trophy but do forget that there was always progress per season till he won. is erik making progress or regressing? u answer that in your mind.
Livingstone124
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we the United fans jointly and unitedly say Enough is Enough Ten Hang
olosco50
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like if you know you're here to read comments just to see man united fans reaction 🤣🤣
snapsv
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Most of u are hiding behind the coach. Since 2013 we have been changing coaches what has happened??? The simple truth is the Board have to consider rebuilding like Arsenal did with Arteta since 2019, now see how they play well. Chelsea is doing same even though they are loosing and winning but check them out after a couple of years, it will be a different team. United should forget about trophies and consider rebuilding a new team
Ask them ooh. I’m just wondering if they have been following football since 2013
vudbdeilyz
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Arrogant coach like arteta! Look how good Greenwood is now , look at cr7 now, you branched sanhco because of of your selfish and arrogant leadership and the whole situation and team becomes worse. Sack him ! He think man is small like Ajax?
how?
Jowacmnt
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Ten Hag is not the reason for Greenwood issue. please think before you talk. and it doesn't mean because if a player performs better in another team can do it in every team. there is a big difference between the Premier League and the Saudi league. Man U has been changing Coaches, which proved the problem is deep down within the club. Now which coach you think can improve United? Do you think Zidane will accept United offer? You people make unnecessary complaints
you'll eat your own word sooner 😆😆
Ages04
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You’re a Ronaldo fans bro wait if you’re a coach can you build a team on 38 years old
You're a disgrace to analysis. Does age really matter in football? if you're good then you're good. Look at the so-called young players you talk of age. what are they doing? Antony, Rashford, Martial, Sancho and many more Young useless players. Ronaldo at 38 is playing better than them. Seedorf of AC played for 40 years, Ibrahimovic played for 40years and were all great players at their old age.
daheimpsty
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he will lead man united to relegation [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
zasbcmprst
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Ask him o
Vuhabelmr
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👎
cimdlrtyz
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overperforming last season🤣🤩🤣🤩🤣🤩
yipdeipsty
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Zinedine Zidane will perfect for Man United 🙏🙏🙏
123smith101
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lead man United to where
nipbcikmst
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Fired him
lfslsgs1234
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ETH got the defenders he wanted, the midfielders he wanted, the flanker he wanted and the attacker he wanted and over £400m spent he still can’t produce the results the club is looking for and he’s saying he’s the right man [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
hapdkmrsty
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Yes, he's the right man to lead them to the land of dreams.
Sanjalnepal1011
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ETH is something of the past and will soon be sacked. In one and half years, years he was not able to prove himself. He wants to be more time to accomplish his destruction of man utd.
He will not be sacked !! Ten Hag is not the problem!!
Sanjalnepal1011
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of those injured how many will fit into his 1st 11 besides Shaw maguire
Look at last year squad and you would know !!
Sanjalnepal1011
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Just look at man utd bench and you would know a lot. Ten Hag is not the problem!!
pehbempstz
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ETH is the right Coach for Manchester united to take them to championship league and play Southampton
zizlmtu
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😭
Sorman101
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and will he challenge man city Liverpool arsenal next season without all the injuries he cry all about
See Chelsea self are taking over 1billion spend you’re still in 10th
zebedeezebz
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Ten hag is the right man because we need to ghee time to build is own team isn’t a over night job how many years it’s take Kloop to win a trophy let this coach build on on
and will he challenge man city Liverpool arsenal next season without all the injuries he cry all about
kukdknoyz
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why?
Just kidding, because he's their MR. RELIABLE
sunekopryz
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He is until the day he will be sack 😂😂😂
no brother until he leads them to relegation
vudbdeilyz
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Arrogant coach like arteta! Look how good Greenwood is now , look at cr7 now, you branched sanhco because of of your selfish and arrogant leadership and the whole situation and team becomes worse. Sack him ! He think man is small like Ajax?
Ten Hag is not the reason for Greenwood issue. please think before you talk. and it doesn't mean because if a player performs better in another team can do it in every team. there is a big difference between the Premier League and the Saudi league. Man U has been changing Coaches, which proved the problem is deep down within the club. Now which coach you think can improve United? Do you think Zidane will accept United offer? You people make unnecessary complaints
zebedeezebz
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Tottenham have injuries but they have a bit of consistency
zebedeezebz
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of those injured how many will fit into his 1st 11 besides Shaw maguire
vudbdeilyz
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I'm a 100% Liverpool fan. I hope Bruno Fernandez is benched for the rest of the season.
why?
vudbdeilyz
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Most of u are hiding behind the coach. Since 2013 we have been changing coaches what has happened??? The simple truth is the Board have to consider rebuilding like Arsenal did with Arteta since 2019, now see how they play well. Chelsea is doing same even though they are loosing and winning but check them out after a couple of years, it will be a different team. United should forget about trophies and consider rebuilding a new team
Most United fans are just stupid. changing the coach is not a solution here. and which coach do they think he can solve this.
wooabdenor
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Yes, I agree. Erik Ten Whack is the man to lead Manchester United to absolute comical and tactical ruin. He’s clueless. Ten whacks.
ha ha dreaming
Sadmnops
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ETH is something of the past and will soon be sacked. In one and half years, years he was not able to prove himself. He wants to be more time to accomplish his destruction of man utd.
Yezabceipr
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He is until the day he will be sack 😂😂😂
puyaborsz
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very good
JohnDuggan92
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Yes, I agree. Erik Ten Whack is the man to lead Manchester United to absolute comical and tactical ruin. He’s clueless. Ten whacks.
Sorman101
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Another comedian 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
How many years is took Kloop to won is first cup and we see where you end up last season when your team are deal with lot of injuries like ten hag are doing now what are you talking bout
Mapabeimru
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Ten hag is the right man because we need to ghee time to build is own team isn’t a over night job how many years it’s take Kloop to win a trophy let this coach build on on
Another comedian 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣