February 27th this morning, Manchester United defeated Newcastle 2-0 to win the League Cup.
After the game, Ten Hag was interviewed.
Ten Hag said: “Maybe it’s a risk to accept the job of Manchester United manager, but I’m a bit stubborn, I just love Manchester United. When I see Manchester United’s jersey, the connection between the players and the fans, stepping into Old Trafford
, when I saw the legacy of Sir Alex Ferguson and the number of big players that Manchester United has produced, these all left a deep impression on me.
“We also want to make our own mark, this team wants to create its own history and legacy. When the opportunity came, I thought this was the right club for me.
“Winning a championship shows you’re on the right path, you’re going in the right direction. It’s a championship, it’s February, it shows we’re going in the right direction.
“It’s going to be motivating and we’re going to keep going down the road and keep improving. We’re going to be happy 24 hours a day, but don’t be content because it leads to laziness. When you’re lazy, you
No more wins or trophies.
“Glazer is really happy as the owner of the club. You can feel it when he’s in the dressing room and he really wants to be part of the team. He’s in a good position and he has to show his intentions.
“His position in the team shows his commitment. But I have a different purpose than him, I have to lead the team, and other people at the club participate in deciding who the shareholders of the club are.
“I had a very good dinner with Ferguson, he was really involved and working hard for the club. We can all learn a lot from him and what he did for Manchester United. He is
Inspirational teacher for all.
“We still have the chance to win the FA Cup, it might just be a spur, but you need to believe in it. It’s only when you do the right things, and if you work really hard and stick together, then anything goes
possible.
“But you have to focus on game after game, not looking to the future and dreams because that distracts you. The focus has to be on the work, 100 per cent is necessary to get the right result.
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“I hope the players can do more in the future, we have to sacrifice and suffer every day to win trophies. You have to let them celebrate this moment because it’s not like usual, it’s not a normal day, we have to celebrate winning trophies,
But after that you have to move on.
“Another big game on Wednesday and from our point of view every game is important. But you can’t win when you’re not 100 per cent and we have to do everything we can to win this game.”
(Sonny time)