23 apr 2024 om 14:24 Update: 16 uur geleden
Erik ten Hag lashed out at the English media at a press conference on Tuesday. The manager of Manchester United found the press coverage after the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry (3-3) below standard.
United lost a 0-3 lead against the Championship club on Sunday. The Premier League superpower ultimately turned out to be the best in the penalty series. Ten Hag and United received a lot of criticism in the English media after the escape, but according to the Dutchman this was unjustified.
“Whether our display was shameful? No. Your reaction was shameful,” Ten Hag said in the run-up to the Premier League match with Sheffield United on Wednesday. “Top football is about results. We reached the final. We deserved that not only based on this match, but also based on the other matches.”
“We only lost control of the match for twenty minutes,” Ten Hag continued. “And we were also unlucky with the goals conceded. Obviously we were also a bit lucky. But reaching the final is a huge achievement.”
United also reached the final last year. The club then lost 2-1 to Manchester City. Both clubs now face each other again in the final. “Reaching two FA Cup finals in a row is fantastic,” said Ten Hag. “As a trainer I have reached four cup finals in the last four years. Your reaction is a shame.”
The question is whether Ten Hag will remain United’s manager for much longer. English media speculate that the coach may be fired soon due to the disappointing play and poor results. United are only seventh in the Premier League with six matches to go.
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