Erik ten Hag, after Manchester United’s victory over West Ham, referred to the media’s lack of belief in his previous statements regarding the team’s improvement with the return of key players from injury in the New Year. He emphasized that the team’s recent success is a result of having his strongest squad available for the last two games. Despite intense pressure on him due to the team’s regression in his second season, he attributes some of the issues to relentless injury problems, which led to an internal investigation into the medical department.
In response to doubts about the team’s activity in the January transfer window, Ten Hag expressed satisfaction with the current squad and highlighted the potential for substantial improvement with the return of several key players. United’s recent form, winning five of their last seven games and easing pressure on Ten Hag, demonstrates the progress they have made. Additionally, Ten Hag discussed the impact of injuries on the team’s plans and praised the progress of young players.
While Lisandro Martinez and others have returned to action, Martinez suffered another injury against West Ham, potentially affecting the team again. Despite this, the renaissance of Harry Maguire offers hope and United face tough tests against Aston Villa and Luton Town in the upcoming Premier League clashes.