This article contains affiliate links, and we will receive a commission on any sales generated from it. Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has expressed his team’s determination to bounce back from a series of disappointing results in west London. He acknowledges the challenge of qualifying for the Champions League following back-to-back matches resulting in dropped points in stoppage time.
United’s recent performance against Brentford and Chelsea has left them with a significant deficit in points as they seek to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League. Despite a dramatic 3-2 comeback against Chelsea, they ultimately suffered a 4-3 defeat in the closing minutes of the match. Looking ahead to their upcoming clash with Liverpool, Ten Hag believes that his team will draw motivation from their recent frustrations to try and replicate their previous success against the league leaders.
Reflecting on the past week’s matches, Ten Hag acknowledged the costly late mistakes made by his team and expressed an understanding that time is running out to make up ground in the league standings. Overall, he recognizes the challenges ahead in catching up to the top teams and acknowledges the difficulty of achieving their league goals.